colotomy en · NOUN · etymology 1
Etymology
From colo- + -tomy.
Meanings
- Any incisional operation on the colon.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| colotomies | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Coordinates
colectomy · colostomy · proctotomy
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colotomy en · NOUN · etymology 2
Etymology
Meanings
- (uncountable) The rhythmic and metric patterns of gamelan music, involving the use of specific instruments to mark off nested time intervals.