ileostomy

Definition / meaning of ileostomy

An opening into the ileum, part of the small intestine, from the outside of the body. An ileostomy provides a new path for waste material to leave the body after part of the intestine has been removed.

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The Web site of the National Cancer Institute (http://www.cancer.gov/)

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