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ileostomy

American

[il-ee-os-tuh-mee] / ˌɪl iˈɒs tə mi /

noun

Surgery.

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

ileostomy British

/ ˌɪlɪˈɒstəmɪ /

noun

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

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Other Word Forms

Inflected Forms

noun

ileostomies

plural

Etymology

Origin of ileostomy

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

Example Sentences

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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

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

From BBC • Jul. 20, 2024

Chris’s insides had been gracefully diverted by an ileostomy.

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

“I had had my ileostomy reversed earlier that year, and had about 10 months of everything working perfect,” she said.

From Washington Times • Mar. 30, 2018

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