1. Plural of ileostomy; surgical procedures in which the small intestine (ileum) is connected to an opening in the abdominal wall to allow waste to pass into an external pouch.
Usage: Medical term; Plural form

Examples

• Patients who undergo ileostomies must learn proper pouch management and skin care.
• The hospital offers support groups for people living with ileostomies.
• Several ileostomies were performed at the surgical center last month.
• Advances in ostomy technology have improved the quality of life for those with ileostomies.
• The nurse provided detailed instructions on changing ileostomies to the new patients.