Ileostomy (il-ee-AHS-toe-mee) at Medical Drugs Glossary
What is Ileostomy (il-ee-AHS-toe-mee)? 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.Medical Term & Definition Added By: Chloe
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