Preferred Label : colostomy;
Definition : The surgical creation of an opening between the colon and the surface of the body.
(From Dorland, 28th ed) [MeSH];
UMLS CUI (RADLEX) : C0009410;
Origin ID : RID1723;
UMLS CUI : C0009410;
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The surgical creation of an opening between the colon and the surface of the body.
(From Dorland, 28th ed) [MeSH]