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ileostomy
This term describes a specific medical procedure and the resulting stoma. It carries a clinical, sterile connotation and is primarily used in surgical, nursing, and gastroenterological contexts. While it refers to the surgery itself, it is frequently used to describe the permanent or temporary physical opening created in the abdomen.
As a medical noun, it follows standard English countability rules for surgical procedures. It is not a mass noun or a collective noun, meaning it can be quantified individually when referring to different types of procedures or multiple patients' conditions.
Meanings
Examples
The surgeon recommended an ileostomy to allow the bowel to heal.
I need to learn how to change my ileostomy bag before I go home.
An ileostomy is often a temporary measure during complex abdominal surgeries.
The patient is adjusting well to life with a permanent ileostomy.
He felt a sudden surge of anxiety thinking about the upcoming ileostomy procedure.
Proper skin care around the ileostomy site is crucial to prevent irritation.
The nurse explained the difference between a colostomy and an ileostomy.