appendicostomy

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Synonyms: appendicectomy

Antonyms: appendicectomy

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|surgery}} A surgical procedure that uses the [[appendix]] to create a small opening on the [[abdomen]], allowing a person to flush the [[colon]] with liquid from above to help empty the bowels in a controlled way.

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