ileectomy

/aɪˈlɛktəmi/

Definitions

1. noun

a surgical procedure to remove an ileum, especially the ileum of the small intestine

“The doctor performed an ileectomy to repair the damaged intestine.”

2. noun

a surgical removal of part of the small intestine

“The patient underwent an ileectomy to treat her chronic condition.”

Synonyms

  • ileal resection
  • intestinal resection

Antonyms

  • ileal anastomosis
  • intestinal anastomosis