Meaning & use
Coloproctostomy
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A surgical procedure that creates a connection between the colon and the rectum.
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The surgeon performed a coloproctostomy to restore bowel continuity after removing the tumor.
Recovery from a coloproctostomy typically involves a carefully managed diet.
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A technical surgical term built from 'colo-' (colon) and 'proctostomy' (an opening created into the rectum).
Words with a similar meaning
colorectal anastomosis
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