caecotomy

/sɪˈsɒtəmi/

Definitions

1. noun

a surgical operation to remove the lower part of the large intestine, especially to divert its contents into a colostomy

“The patient underwent a caecotomy to bypass the blockage in her intestine.”

Synonyms

  • colectomy
  • colostomy

Antonyms

  • ileostomy