Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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ileostomy | Yes | No | No | No |
ostomy | Yes | No | No | No |
ileostomy (noun) | ostomy (noun) |
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surgical procedure that creates an opening from the ileum through the abdominal wall to function as an anus; performed in cases of cancer of the colon or ulcerative colitis | surgical procedure that creates an artificial opening for the elimination of bodily wastes |