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Ileostomy
Pronunciation
Definition 1
An opening into the ileum, part of the small intestine, from the outside of the body. An ileostomy provides a new path for waste material to leave the body after part of the intestine has been removed. (NCI Dictionary)
Definition 2
Surgical creation of an external opening into the ileum for fecal diversion or drainage. Loop or tube procedures are most often employed. (NCI Thesaurus)
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