What is another word for Colostomies?
Pronunciation: [kəlˈɒstəmɪz] (IPA) 
Colostomies are a medical procedure that creates an opening in the colon through the abdomen. There are several synonyms for the word "colostomy." One such synonym is "intestinal stoma," which refers to the opening created in the intestinal tract. "Ostomy" or "stoma" are more general terms that can refer to any opening created in the body, including a colostomy. Another synonym for colostomy is "intestinal bypass," which refers to rerouting the colon to an opening on the abdomen. Finally, "fecal diversion" is another term that is used to describe the same procedure, as the colostomy diverts waste away from its usual route through the rectum and anus.
