<procedure> The formation of an artificial opening into the rectum. ... Synonym: rectostomy. ... Origin: procto-+ G. Stoma, mouth ... (05 Mar 2000) ... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973
(prok-tos´tә-me) surgical creation of a permanent artificial opening from the body surface into the rectum. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/21001