Cholecystocolostomy

/ˌkoʊləˌsɪstoʊkoʊˈlɑstoʊmi/ noun

A surgical procedure that creates an opening between the gallbladder and the colon (large intestine).

From Greek 'chole' (bile) + 'kystis' (bladder) + 'kolon' (colon) + 'stoma' (opening). Describes a less common surgical anastomosis connecting to the lower bowel.

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