COLOTOMY COLOTOMY: A surgical procedure in which a portion of the colon is cut and brought to the surface of the abdomen to create a stoma for waste elimination. Derived forms: colotomies (plural), colotomy (noun), colotomized (past tense verb), colotomizing (present participle verb), colotomist (person who performs colotomies), colotomest (superlative form), colotomously (adverb).
The word COLOTOMY can be used in various contexts in written and spoken English. As a valid Scrabble word, it represents a legitimate part of the English lexicon, even if it may not be commonly used in everyday conversation.
Understanding words like COLOTOMY helps expand your vocabulary and appreciation for the diversity of the English language. Many words in the Scrabble dictionary come from specialized fields, historical periods, or other languages, showing how English continues to evolve and incorporate new terms.
Word: COLOTOMY
Length: 8 letters
Dictionary: Valid in TWL and SOWPODS
Status: Official Scrabble word
The word COLOTOMY can be used in various contexts. As a valid Scrabble word, it can be played on the Scrabble board according to standard game rules.