Meaning of OSTOMY
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 WordNet Dictionary |
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[n] surgical procedure that creates an artificial opening for the elimination of bodily wastes |
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OSTOMY is a 6 letter word that starts with O. |
| | See Also: | | colostomy, ileostomy, operation, surgery, surgical operation, surgical procedure, surgical process | |
| Medical Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | A surgically created opening in which a portion of the urinary tract or bowel is brought to the abdominal surface. A generic word for all types of ostomies (urostomy, colostomy, or ileostomy). |
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