Lexicon:Artificial anus
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| Term: | artificial anus |
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| References: | The Surgeon's Mate, page 125 |
| Meaning: | An opening made to the colon or small intestine to expel waste when the large intestine or rectum is not functioning. A colostomy or ileostomy is a present-day example. |
Additional information
Maturin's Medicine — This article is based on information from Maturin's Medicine, compiled and edited by Kerry Webb, with the help of a number of contributors.
