rectostomy

rectostomy

 [rek-tos´tah-me] the operation of forming a permanent opening into the rectum for the relief of stricture of the rectum.

proc·tos·to·my

(prok-tos'tŏ-mē), The formation of an artificial opening into the rectum. Synonym(s): rectostomy [procto- + G. stoma, mouth]

rectostomy

(rĕk-tŏs′tə-mē)n. See proctostomy.

proc·tos·to·my

(prok-tos'tŏ-mē) The formation of an artificial opening into the rectum.
Synonym(s): rectostomy.
[procto- + G. stoma, mouth]