colostomy
/kəˈlɑstəmi/
noun
- A surgical operation that creates an opening in the abdomen for waste to leave the body when the colon is damaged or diseased.
- After the surgery, the patient had to learn how to care for their colostomy.
- The doctor explained that a colostomy might be necessary to treat the severe blockage.
- Support groups help people adjust to life with a colostomy.