ostomies

We have found lemma(root) word of ostomies : ostomy.

Definitions


[ˈɒstəmi], (Noun)

Definitions:
- an artificial opening in an organ of the body, created during an operation such as a colostomy, ileostomy, or gastrostomy; a stoma


Phrases:

Origin:
1950s: from colostomy, ileostomy, etc.




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