cecostomy

/ˈsɛkəstəmi/

Definitions

1. noun

a type of surgical incision into the cecum, typically performed to drain the appendix or to treat appendicitis

“The doctor recommended a cecostomy to alleviate the patient’s severe abdominal pain.”

Synonyms

  • appendicectomy
  • appendicostomy

Antonyms

  • ostomy