colorectomy en · NOUN
Etymology
By haplologic modification of colo- + rect- + -ectomy.
Meanings
- The removal of the colon and rectum.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| colorectomies | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Coordinates
rectectomy · coloplasty · proctectomy · colotomy · colectomy