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appendicostomy

The English word “appendicostomy” has 1 meaning listed here.

noun

  1. A surgical procedure that uses the appendix to create a small opening on the abdomen, allowing a person to flush the colon with liquid from above to help empty the bowels in a controlled way.

Etymology

From appendico- + -stomy or appendic- + -ostomy.

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