gastroenterocolostomy

Formation of direct communication between the stomach and the large and small intestines, usually secondary to gastric ulcer disease or a malignant process in either the colon or stomach. [gastro- + G. enteron, intestine, + kolon, colon + stoma, mouth]

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gas·tro·en·tero·co·los·to·my (gas″tro-en″tər-o-kə-losґtə-me) [gastro- + entero- + colostomy] 1. surgical creation of an opening between the stomach, intestine, and colon. 2. an opening surgically created between the stomach, intestine, and colon.