Etymology

ileoileostomy

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Today it means: A surgical procedure in which two segments of the ileum are joined together to re-establish continuity of the intestinal tract, typically after removal or bypass of a diseased section, allowing normal passage of intestinal contents. Full definition →

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The story

From ileo- (“relating to the ileum”) + ileo- (“relating to the ileum”) + -stomy (“surgery creating a communication”).

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