Look up: ileostomy

1. ileostomy
   Type: Term Pronunciation: il′ē-os′tŏ-mē Definitions: 1. Establishment of a fistula through which the ileum discharges directly to the outside of the body.
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2. ileostomy
   [n] - surgical procedure that creates an opening from the ileum through the abdominal wall to function as an anus
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3. Ileostomy
   a surgical procedure in which the lower part of the small intestine (the ileum) is cut and brought to an opening in the abdominal wall, where faeces can be passed out of the body
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4. Ileostomy
   An operation to make an opening connecting the lower end of the small intestine (ileum) through the abdominal wall to the outside of the body. This opening is called a stoma; and intestinal contents can be discharged into a small bag, which fits tightly over the stoma
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5. ileostomy
   An opening in the body wall, created surgically, so the ileum can drain into an attached bag.
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6. Ileostomy
   Ileostomy: An opening into the ileum, part of the small intestine, from the outside of the body. An ileostomy provides a new path for waste material to leave the body after part of the intestine has been removed. An opening into the ileum, part of the small intestine, from the outside of the body. A...
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7. ileostomy
   <procedure, surgery> A surgical procedure where the ileum (small intestine) is attached to the abdominal wall to a bag outside the body. ... The opening in the abdominal wall is called a stoma. Indications for ileostomy include cases of intestinal obstruction, colon cancer, Crohn's disease, ul...
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8. ileostomy
   noun surgical procedure that creates an opening from the ileum through the abdominal wall to function as an anus; performed in cases of cancer of the colon or ulcerative colitis
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9. ileostomy
   (il″e-os´tә-me) an artificial opening (stoma) created in the ileum and brought to the surface of the abdomen for the purpose of evacuating feces. This may be done in the treatment of ulcerative colitis, Crohn disease, congenital intestinal defects, cancer, trauma, and other conditions requiring an intestinal bypas...
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10. ileostomy
    (from the article `ostomy`) ...that connects to the outside; the most common types are colostomy, in which the lower part of the colon, or large intestine, is removed and the ... ...are also used. Surgical resection of the portion of the large bowel affected is often performed. The entire colon may have to be removed and the ... [2 r...
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11. Ileostomy
    An operation to remove the entire colon and rectum (large bowel). A new opening (a stoma) is made for body waste by bringing the end of the small bowel to the surface of the abdomen. A bag is worn to collect the waste.
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12. ileostomy
    An opening into the ileum, part of the small intestine, from the outside of the body. An ileostomy provides a new path for waste material to leave the body after part of the intestine has been removed.
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13. Ileostomy
    | MeshID = D007081 | OtherCodes = | --> An `ileostomy` is a surgical opening constructed by bringing the end or loop of small intestine (the ileum) out onto the surface of the skin. Intestinal waste passes out of the ileostomy and is collected in an external pouching system stuck to the skin. Ileost...
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