| catostomid | (noun) a cypriniform fish of the family Catostomidae | - |
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| colostomy | (noun) a surgical operation that creates an opening from the colon to the surface of the body to function as an anus | - |
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| costochondritis | (noun) inflammation at the junction of a rib and its cartilage | - |
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| cyclostome | (noun) primitive aquatic vertebrate | - |
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| cytostome | (noun) mouth of a protozoan | - |
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| enterostomy | (noun) surgical operation that creates a permanent opening through the abdominal wall into the intestine | Synonyms: enterotomy |
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| exostosis | (noun) a benign outgrowth from a bone (usually covered with cartilage) | - |
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| gastroenterostomy | (noun) surgical creation of an opening between the stomach wall and the small intestines; performed when the normal opening has been eliminated | - |
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| gastrostomy | (noun) surgical creation of an opening through the abdominal wall into the stomach (as for gastrogavage) | - |
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| gnathostome | (noun) a vertebrate animal possessing true jaws | - |
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| ileostomy | (noun) surgical procedure that creates an opening from the ileum through the abdominal wall to function as an anus; performed in cases of cancer of the colon or ulcerative colitis | - |
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| impostor | (noun) a person who makes deceitful pretenses | Synonyms: fake, faker, fraud, imposter, pretender, pseud, pseudo, role player, sham, shammer |
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| jejunostomy | (noun) surgical creation of an opening between the jejunum and the anterior abdominal wall; will allow artificial feeding | - |
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| nostoc | (noun) found in moist places as rounded jellylike colonies | - |
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| ostomy | (noun) surgical procedure that creates an artificial opening for the elimination of bodily wastes | - |
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| pycnodysostosis | (noun) a form of dwarfism accompanied by fragile bones and bad teeth | - |
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| tracheostomy | (noun) a surgical operation that creates an opening into the trachea with a tube inserted to provide a passage for air; performed when the pharynx is obstructed by edema or cancer or other causes | Synonyms: tracheotomy |
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| vasovasostomy | (noun) a surgical procedure that attempts to restore the function of the vas deferens after a vasectomy | - |
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| xerostomia | (noun) abnormal dryness of the mouth resulting from decreased secretion of saliva | Synonyms: dry mouth |
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