Stoma: meaning, definitions and examples
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stoma
[ หstoส.mษ ]
medical term
A stoma is a surgically created opening that connects an internal organ to the outside of the body. This can be necessary in cases of disease, injury, or developmental abnormalities. It allows for the elimination of waste or drainage of fluids directly to the exterior.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The patient has a colostomy stoma after their surgery.
- Stomas can be temporary or permanent depending on the medical condition.
- Proper care of a stoma is crucial to prevent infections.
Translations
Translations of the word "stoma" in other languages:
๐ต๐น estoma
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเฅเคเฅเคฎเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Stoma
๐ฎ๐ฉ stoma
๐บ๐ฆ ััะพะผะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ stoma
๐ฏ๐ต ในใใผใ
๐ซ๐ท stome
๐ช๐ธ estoma
๐น๐ท stoma
๐ฐ๐ท ์คํ ๋ง
๐ธ๐ฆ ุณุชูู ุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ stoma
๐ธ๐ฐ stoma
๐จ๐ณ ้ ๅฃ
๐ธ๐ฎ stoma
๐ฎ๐ธ stoma
๐ฐ๐ฟ ััะพะผะฐ
๐ฌ๐ช แกแขแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ stoma
๐ฒ๐ฝ estoma
Etymology
The word 'stoma' originates from the Greek word 'ฯฯฯฮผฮฑ', which means 'mouth' or 'opening'. The use of 'stoma' in a medical context can be traced back to the late 19th century when surgical procedures began to involve the creation of artificial openings in the body for various therapeutic reasons. As surgery advanced, the term evolved to cover a range of specialties, including colorectal and urologic surgery, highlighting its critical role in facilitating physiological functions when the normal pathway is obstructed. The application of ostomy surgeries, where a stoma is created, became more common in the 20th century, especially with the development of techniques to treat conditions like cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, and congenital malformations.
Word Frequency Rank
At rank #26,335, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.
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