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colectomy
This term is a specialized medical descriptor used primarily in clinical settings, surgical reports, and patient records. It carries a neutral, technical tone and is rarely used in casual conversation unless a patient is describing their own medical history.
Because it describes a specific surgical procedure, it is often modified by adjectives such as total, partial, or right/left to specify the extent of the resection. It should not be confused with a colostomy, which refers to the creation of an artificial opening (stoma) rather than the removal of the organ itself.
Meanings
Examples
The surgeon recommended a total colectomy to treat the widespread inflammation.
The surgeon recommended a total colectomy to treat the widespread inflammation.
I wonder if I will need a stoma after my colectomy.
A partial colectomy was performed to remove the malignant tumor.
You will need a few weeks of bed rest following the colectomy.
The patient is recovering well after a successful laparoscopic colectomy.
The patient is recovering well after a successful laparoscopic colectomy.
Is a colectomy the only option for this condition?
He underwent an emergency colectomy due to a bowel perforation.
The medical report indicates that a right colectomy is necessary.