Stoma: meaning, definitions and examples

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stoma

 

[ หˆstoสŠ.mษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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

aperture, opening, orifice

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น estoma

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคŸเฅ‹เคฎเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Stoma

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ stoma

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัั‚ะพะผะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ stoma

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚นใƒˆใƒผใƒž

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท stome

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ estoma

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท stoma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์Šคํ† ๋งˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณุชูˆู…ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ stoma

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ stoma

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้€ ๅฃ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ stoma

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ stoma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัั‚ะพะผะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒขแƒแƒ›แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ stoma

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ estoma

Etymology

The word 'stoma' originates from the Greek word 'ฯƒฯ„ฯŒฮผฮฑ', 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.