proctocolectomy


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proc·to·co·lec·to·my

(prok'tō-kō-lek'tŏ-mē),
Surgical removal of the rectum together with part or all of the colon.
[procto- + G. kolon, colon, + ektomē, excision]
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proctocolectomy

(prŏk′tō-kə-lĕk′tə-mē)
n.
Surgical removal of the rectum and all or part of the colon.
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proctocolectomy

Surgical removal of the rectum and a variable length of colon Indications Prophylactic for Pts with extensive long-term ulcerative colitis
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proc·to·co·lec·to·my

(prok'tō-kŏ-lek'tŏ-mē)
Surgical removal of the rectum together with part or all of the colon.
[procto- + G. kolon, colon, + ektomē, excision]
Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing © Farlex 2012
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