Ostomy
6 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
A surgical operation that creates an artificial opening in the abdomen to allow the discharge of bodily waste.
“The nurse taught the patient how to care for and manage his new ostomy at home.”
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colostomystoma
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