celotomy

/sɪləˈtɒmi/

Definitions

1. noun

A surgical procedure involving the removal of a segment of the intestine, often to relieve obstruction or to treat conditions such as Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis.

“The surgeon performed a celotomy to relieve the blockage in the patient’s intestine.”

Synonyms

  • colostomy
  • ileostomy

Antonyms

  • ileosigmoidostomy