Coloplication

/ˌkoʊloʊplɪˈkeɪʃən/ noun

Definition

A surgical procedure involving folding or plicating the colon, usually to reduce its size or treat certain conditions.

Etymology

From Latin 'colon' (colon) and 'plicare' (to fold). This is a medical term combining anatomical and procedural terminology, used in surgical contexts.

Kelly Says

Coloplication is a drastic surgery where doctors literally fold your colon like an accordion to make it smaller—it's used when nothing else works for megacolon, and recovery is intense.

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