Colipuncture

/ˌkoʊlɪˈpʌŋktʃər/ noun

Definition

A surgical procedure where the colon is pierced or punctured, sometimes to relieve pressure or drain infection.

Etymology

From 'coli' (colon) + 'puncture' (from Latin 'pungere' meaning 'to prick or pierce'), describing a surgical intervention.

Kelly Says

This is an old medical procedure that's rarely used now because modern surgery has better ways to fix colon problems, but it shows how doctors have long tried to relieve dangerous pressure buildup!

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