rectostomy
noun as in strong fondness
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Example:The patient undergoes a rectostomy as a part of the post-operative treatment.
Definition:A medical procedure that is performed by a surgeon to treat or correct a physical condition.
Example:The nurse helps the patient with his rectostoma and provides care instructions.
Definition:An artificial opening in the body, such as a surgical opening for discharge of urine or fecal matter, or for a location for a feeding tube.
Example:After the intestinal bypass surgery, the patient required a rectostomy to manage the altered digestive process.
Definition:A surgical procedure in which a segment of the small intestine is bypassed to reduce absorption of certain foods and to reduce weight, or to treat certain conditions such as Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis.
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