Etymology:
The word "colostomy" is derived from the following Greek roots:
Meaning:
Colostomy refers to the surgical creation of an opening (stoma) into the colon. This opening allows stool to be diverted out of the body and collected in a pouch worn on the abdomen.
Origin:
The first successful colostomy was performed by the French surgeon Nicolas-Germain Léonard in 1793. This procedure was initially used to treat intestinal obstructions caused by bowel cancer. However, it was not until the late 19th century that colostomy became a common surgical procedure for managing various colon and rectal conditions.
Etymology The word colon is derived from the Greek word kōlon meaning limb or s
Etymology The word stoma comes from the Greek word στόμα stóma meaning mou
Etymology The word ostomy is derived from Greek stoma στόμα meaning mouth
Etymology The word stoma comes from the Greek word στόμα stóma meaning mou
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