colectomy
noun
the removal of all or part of the colon or large intestine.
colectomies
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pluralof colectomy.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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But progression is often much worse: African Americans are more likely to progress to severe disease requiring colectomies and other major interventions.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 16, 2023
