<procedure> Establishment of a communication between stomach and colon. ... Origin: Gastro-+ G. Kolon, colon, + stoma, mouth ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
Type: Term Pronunciation: gas′trō-kō-los′tŏ-mē Definitions: 1. Establishment of a communication between stomach and colon usually secondary to gastric ulcer disease or a malignant process in either the colon or stomach.