coloproctostomy

coloproctostomy definition - medical

co·lo·proc·tos·to·my (kōˌlə-prŏk-tŏsˈtə-mē)

noun
The surgical formation of a communication between the rectum and a discontinuous segment of the colon. Also called colorectostomy.

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