colorectomy

noun

colorectomy

noun

Etymology By haplologic modification of colo- + rect- + -ectomy.

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Medicine, Sciences, Surgery The removal of the colon and rectum.

Coordinate terms: colectomy, coloplasty, colotomy, proctectomy, rectectomy

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