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An understanding of medical terms is a must if you want to communicate effectively about ostomies.  Below you will find a partial Glossary of Terms to help you in understanding the medical language.  Click on the following link to find a complete Glossary of Terms.

Abscess	A collection of Pus caused by an infection in a closed space.
Anoscope	A short (3 inch) lighted instrument that is used to visualize the anal canal.
Anus	The opening at the lower end of the large intestine.
Biopsy	Sampling a body tissue for microscopic examination in order determine the nature of a disease process.
Board Certified	A surgeon who has trained at a accredited hospital and who has passed a qualifying examination given by accrediting agency recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties.
Bowen's Disease	A non-invasive skin cancer that involves the skin in and about the anus.
Brooke Ileostomy	A technique of constructing a surgical connection between the small intestine and the skin that was described by Sir Brian Brooke in England.
Cancer	The uncontrolled growth of malignant tissue which is characterized by invasion and distant spread (metastasis).
CAT Scan	Computerized Axial Tomography.; An computerized x-ray examination the permits detailed non-invasive examinations of internal organs.
Cecum	The first part of the large intestine, located just after the junction of the small intestine with the large intestine.

The above listing is a partial segment.
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