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enterostomy

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en·ter·os·to·my  (nt-rst-m)
n. pl. en·ter·os·to·mies
Surgical construction of an opening in the intestine through the abdominal wall.
enter·osto·mal adj.
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Noun1.enterostomy - surgical operation that creates a permanent opening through the abdominal wall into the intestine
enterotomy
surgical operation, surgical procedure, surgical process, surgery, operation - a medical procedure involving an incision with instruments; performed to repair damage or arrest disease in a living body; "they will schedule the operation as soon as an operating room is available"; "he died while undergoing surgery"
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