English Explanatory Dictionary

colectomy

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The surgical procedure to remove all or part of the large intestine or colon.

Word forms

colectomy colectomies

Etymology

From col- + -ectomy.

Derived words

hemicolectomy proctocolectomy
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