<procedure> Excision of the mucosa, usually of the rectum prior to ileoanal anastomosis for treatment of ulcerative colitis. ... Origin: mucosa + G. Ektome, excision ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
(mu-ko-sek´tә-me) excision of mucosa, such as in the colon in treatment of inflammatory bowel disease.
Type: Term Pronunciation: myū′kō-sek′tō-me Definitions: 1. Excision of the mucosa, usually of the rectum before ileoanal anastomosis.
mucosectomy Surgical excision of mucosa; such as, in the colon as during the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease.