ileostomy
Americannoun
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the construction of an artificial opening from the ileum through the abdominal wall, permitting drainage of the contents of the small intestine.
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the opening so constructed.
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“After the show, I had a fan approach me and say, ‘I have an ileostomy too.’
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 1, 2025
The ileostomy reversed now, by which I mean the slides are back inside the water park.
From New York Times ● Mar. 29, 2023
Now, following my ileostomy reversal, I am allowed to eat whatever I want.
From Salon ● Feb. 5, 2023
Jenny Williams, 80, who lives near Coalville in Leicestershire, was diagnosed with rectal cancer eight years ago and lives with an ileostomy bag.
From BBC ● Jun. 16, 2020
She returned to school with an ileostomy, an opening in her abdomen where stool was collected outside of her body.
From Washington Times ● Mar. 30, 2018
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