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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

enterostomy

/ɛntərˈɒstəmi/ noun · British & US
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What does enterostomy mean?

noun

A surgical procedure in which an opening is made in the abdominal wall to allow the contents of the intestine to empty into a pouch or bag outside the body.

Example

"The patient required an enterostomy to manage the blockage in her intestine."

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