colotomy

colotomy
Incision into the colon. [colo- + G. tome, incision]

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co·lot·o·my kə-'lät-ə-mē n, pl -mies surgical incision of the colon compare COLOSTOMY

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co·lot·o·my (ko-lotґə-me) [colo- + -tomy] incision into the colon, such as for removal of a foreign body, polyp, or other benign tumor.

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