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enterostomy

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

The construction of a permanent opening into the intestine through the abdominal wall.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: medicine, sciences, surgery

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Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

surgical operation that creates a permanent opening through the abdominal wall into the intestine

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: enterotomy

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: operation, surgery, surgical operation, surgical procedure, surgical process

History

Etymology

From entero- + -stomy.

Across languages

Translations

1 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Italian: enterostomia — Translations