ENTEROSTOMY

enterostomy, enterotomy

(noun) surgical operation that creates a permanent opening through the abdominal wall into the intestine

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

enterostomy (plural enterostomies)

(surgery) The construction of a permanent opening into the intestine through the abdominal wall.

Source: Wiktionary



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26 November 2024

TRANSPOSITION

(noun) (music) playing in a different key from the key intended; moving the pitch of a piece of music upwards or downwards


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Coffee Trivia

Plain brewed coffee contains almost no calories, while coffee with dairy products, sugar, and other flavorings is much higher in calories. An espresso has 20 calories. A nonfat latte has 72, while a flavored one has 134.

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