ileotomy

/aɪˈlɪətəmi/

Definitions

1. noun

a surgical incision into the ileum, typically to remove a portion of the small intestine

“During the surgery, the doctor performed an ileotomy to treat the patient’s bowel obstruction.”

Synonyms

  • ileal resection
  • small intestine surgery

Antonyms

  • ileal anastomosis
  • intestinal reconnection