COLOSTOMY
\kəlˈɒstəmɪ], \kəlˈɒstəmɪ], \k_ə_l_ˈɒ_s_t_ə_m_ɪ]\
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a surgical operation that creates an opening from the colon to the surface of the body to function as an anus
By Princeton University
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a surgical operation that creates an opening from the colon to the surface of the body to function as an anus
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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The surgical creation of an opening between the colon and the surface of the body. (From Dorland, 28th ed)
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
By Alexander Duane
By Willam Alexander Newman Dorland
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Procollagen Proline Dioxygenase
- mixed-function oxygenase that catalyzes hydroxylation prolyl-glycyl-containing-peptide, usually in protocollagen, hydroxyprolylglycyl-peptide. The enzyme utilizes molecular oxygen with a concomitant oxidative decarboxylation of 2-oxoglutarate to succinate. EC 1.14.11.2.