Stoma

Pronunciation: /ˈstoʊmə/

Definitions of stoma

noun a small opening or pore on the surface of a plant or animal, through which gases, liquids, or other substances may pass

Example Sentences

A1 A stoma is a small opening on the surface of a plant leaf.

A2 Patients with certain medical conditions may require a stoma to be created surgically.

B1 The nurse taught the patient how to care for their stoma after the surgery.

B2 Individuals with a stoma may need special supplies like ostomy bags.

C1 The surgeon carefully created a stoma to allow for proper drainage.

C2 The stoma functioned well, allowing the patient to lead a normal life after the procedure.

Examples of stoma in a Sentence

formal The surgeon created a stoma to divert waste away from the damaged portion of the intestine.

informal My aunt has a stoma after her surgery to help with digestion.

slang I heard that guy had to get a stoma put in after eating some bad street food.

figurative The company implemented a new system as a stoma to filter out inefficiencies in their operations.

Grammatical Forms of stoma

• plural: stomata
• comparative: more stoma
• superlative: most stoma
• present tense: stoma
• future tense: will stoma
• perfect tense: have stoma
• continuous tense: is stoma
• singular: stoma
• positive degree: stoma
• infinitive: to stoma
• gerund: stomating
• participle: stomated

Origin and Evolution of stoma

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'stoma' is derived from the Greek word 'stoma' meaning 'mouth' or 'opening'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in ancient Greek to refer to a mouth or opening, the term 'stoma' later evolved in medical terminology to specifically refer to a surgical opening created in the body for the passage of waste or air.