appendicostomy
noun
ap·pen·di·cos·to·my
ə-ˌpen-də-ˈkäs-tə-mē 
plural appendicostomies
: the surgical operation of opening the vermiform appendix to irrigate the large intestine
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“Appendicostomy.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/appendicostomy. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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