colostomy

Noun

1.

colostomy - a surgical operation that creates an opening from the colon to the surface of the body to function as an anus

Pronunciation: (koh-LAW-stuh-mee)

An operation that makes it possible for stool to leave the body after the rectum has been removed. The surgeon makes an opening in the abdomen and attaches the colon to it. A temporary colostomy may be done to let the rectum heal from injury or other surg

ostomy, stoma