Meaning Of The Word Enterostomy

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enterostomy in American English
the surgical operation of making an artificial opening into the intestine through the abdominal wall, as for drainage
noun: the making of an artificial opening into the intestine, which opens onto the abdominal wall, for feeding or drainage

enterostomy in British English
noun: surgical formation of a permanent opening into the intestine through the abdominal wall, used as an artificial anus, for feeding, etc

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