colorectomy

English

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -ɛktəmi

Noun

colorectomy (plural colorectomies)

1. (surgery) The removal of the colon and rectum.

Coordinate terms

• colectomy
• coloplasty
• colotomy
• proctectomy
• rectectomy