cystostomy
American
[si-stos-tuh-mee]
/ sɪˈstɒs tə mi /
noun
Surgery.
cystostomies
plural
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the construction of an artificial opening from the bladder through the abdominal wall, permitting the drainage of urine.
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the opening so constructed.
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Origin of cystostomy
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