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Noun ostomy has 1 sense
  1. ostomy - surgical procedure that creates an artificial opening for the elimination of bodily wastes
    --1 is a kind of
    operation, surgery, surgical operation, surgical procedure, surgical process
    --1 has particulars: colostomy; ileostomy

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Ostomy

Noun

1. A surgical procedure that creates an opening in the body for the discharge of waste materials.

Example sentence: After the colon cancer diagnosis, the patient underwent an ostomy surgery to divert waste from the colon.

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2. The opening created in the body as a result of ostomy surgery.

Example sentence: The ostomy bag must be securely attached to the stoma to collect waste.

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3. An alternative route for the elimination of bodily waste when the usual route is no longer functional or possible.

Example sentence: The ostomy provides a necessary means for waste elimination for individuals with certain medical conditions.

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Adjective

1. Referring to or related to ostomy.

Example sentence: The ostomy nurse provided insightful advice on maintaining a healthy ostomy site.

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