CYSTOSTOMY


Meaning of CYSTOSTOMY in English

/si stos"teuh mee/ , n. , pl. cystostomies . Surg.

1. the construction of an artificial opening from the bladder through the abdominal wall, permitting the drainage of urine.

2. the opening so constructed.

[ 1905-10; CYSTO- + -STOMY ]

Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary.      Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House .