enterostomy
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en·ter·os·to·my
(ĕn'tə-rŏs'tə-mē) 
n., pl., -mies.
Surgical construction of an opening in the intestine through the abdominal wall.
enterostomal en'ter·os'to·mal adj.
n., pl., -mies.
Surgical construction of an opening in the intestine through the abdominal wall.
enterostomal en'ter·os'to·mal adj.
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enterostomy
The artificial formation of a permanent opening into the intestine through the abdominal wall. See also colostomy, ileostomy, duodenostomy, jejunostomy.
- e. tube — one introduced through a surgical opening in the small intestine (duodenostomy or jejunostomy). May be for purposes of introducing food past the pylorus, or for collection of intestinal contents.
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categories related to 'enterostomy'
- Procedures - enterostomy: surgically constructed outlet from intestines to surface of abdominal wall
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