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  • 1. stoma
  • 2. stoma
  • Stoma in a sentence
Table of Contents
  • 1. stoma
  • 2. stoma
  • Stoma in a sentence
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology

1. stoma

noun. ['ˈstoʊmə'] a mouth or mouthlike opening (especially one created by surgery on the surface of the body to create an opening to an internal organ).

Synonyms

  • orifice
  • colostomy
  • porta
  • tracheotomy
  • opening

Antonyms

  • finish
  • closing

Etymology

  • στόμα (Ancient Greek (to 1453))

2. stoma

noun. ['ˈstoʊmə'] a minute epidermal pore in a leaf or stem through which gases and water vapor can pass.

Synonyms

  • water stoma
  • stomate
  • aperture
  • hydathode
  • lenticel
  • germ pore
  • water pore

Etymology

  • στόμα (Ancient Greek (to 1453))

Sentences with stoma


1. Noun, singular or mass
You may use an adhesive to connect your stoma bag, but do not scratch or pick at the sealant once the bag has been taken off.

2. Adjective
Bathe daily and be sure to pay special attention to the stoma area and clean the skin thoroughly with a mild soap and warm water.

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