panproctocolectomy en · NOUN
Etymology
From pan- + procto- + col- + -ectomy.
Meanings
- A major surgical procedure involving the removal of the entire colon, rectum, and anal canal, typically performed to treat severe or widespread disease such as advanced inflammatory bowel disease, familial polyposis syndromes, or colorectal cancer.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| panproctocolectomies | Number=Plur | lexicographic |