proctocolectomy
proctocolectomy noun: a surgical procedure involving complete excision of the colon and rectum, typically performed to treat severe colorectal disease.
Noun
proctocolectomy (plural proctocolectomies)
- A surgical procedure involving complete excision of the colon and rectum, typically performed to treat severe colorectal disease.
proctocolectomy meaning in Tamil
proctocolectomy in Tamil
- சூதகோலஎடுப்பு
Forms of proctocolectomy
| plural | proctocolectomies |
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Origin of proctocolectomy
From procto- + col- + -ectomy.
Words formed from proctocolectomy
Questions about proctocolectomy
- What does proctocolectomy mean?
- Proctocolectomy means a surgical procedure involving complete excision of the colon and rectum, typically performed to treat severe colorectal disease.
- What is proctocolectomy in Tamil?
- Proctocolectomy in Tamil is சூதகோலஎடுப்பு. See Proctocolectomy meaning in Tamil.
- What part of speech is proctocolectomy?
- Proctocolectomy is a noun.
- What is the plural of proctocolectomy?
- The plural of proctocolectomy is proctocolectomies.
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