What does ileostomy mean?
A surgical operation in which the lower part of the small intestine is brought through an opening in the abdominal wall to form an opening for the discharge of faeces, often as a result of a blockage or disease of the intestine.
Example
"The patient required an ileostomy after the surgery to remove the tumor."
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