ileostomy

American  

[il-ee-os-tuh-mee] / ˌɪl iˈɒs tə mi /

noun

Surgery.

PLURAL

ileostomies

1. the construction of an artificial opening from the ileum through the abdominal wall, permitting drainage of the contents of the small intestine.

2. the opening so constructed.

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ileostomy British  

/ ˌɪlɪˈɒstəmɪ /

noun

1. the surgical formation of a permanent opening through the abdominal wall into the ileum

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Etymology

Origin of ileostomy

First recorded in 1885–90; ileo- + -stomy

Example Sentences

“After the show, I had a fan approach me and say, ‘I have an ileostomy too.’

From Los Angeles Times

She has had 11 surgeries in total, including a hysterectomy and the removal of her colon, leaving her with an ileostomy stoma.

From BBC

Emma now has an ileostomy, as well as colitis and bladder problems, and is awaiting colon and rectum removal.

From BBC

That year he underwent an ileostomy and now uses a stoma bag to collect waste products.

From BBC

Several weeks later they would need an ileostomy closure, which is surgery to reverse a stoma bag and restore the normal passage of stool from the small bowel to the rectum.

From BBC