Colectomy
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| Colectomy | |
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| Term | Colectomy |
| Short definition | the complete or partial surgical removal of the large intestine (the colon), usually as treatment of a cancerous tumor or a narrowing and blockage of the intestine |
| Type | Medical term |
| Specialty | General |
| Language | English |
| Source | AMA |
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Colectomy (definition) the complete or partial surgical removal of the large intestine (the colon), usually as treatment of a cancerous tumor or a narrowing and blockage of the intestine
==Colectomy (overview)==