RESTORATIVE COLOPROCTECTOMIES
\ɹɪstˈɔːɹətˌɪv kˌɒləpɹəktˈɛktəmɪz], \ɹɪstˈɔːɹətˌɪv kˌɒləpɹəktˈɛktəmɪz], \ɹ_ɪ_s_t_ˈɔː_ɹ_ə_t_ˌɪ_v k_ˌɒ_l_ə_p_ɹ_ə_k_t_ˈɛ_k_t_ə_m_ɪ_z]\
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A surgical procedure involving the excision of the colon and rectum and the formation of an ileoanal reservoir (pouch). In patients with intestinal diseases, such as ulcerative colitis, this procedure avoids the need for an ostomy by allowing for transanal defecation.
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hydromorphic
- [Greek] Structurally adapted to an aquatic environment, as organs of water plants.