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 • 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

Under the heading “blunt abdominal trauma,” the report says that a portion of Earvin’s colon had been removed surgically and an ileostomy bag installed for waste removal.

From Washington Times • Nov. 17, 2018