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Definition of Ostomy
1. Noun. Surgical procedure that creates an artificial opening for the elimination of bodily wastes.
Generic synonyms: Operation, Surgery, Surgical Operation, Surgical Procedure, Surgical Process
Definition of Ostomy
1. Noun. (surgery) A surgical procedure to provide an exit point for the waste of an organism. ¹
2. Noun. (medicine) An exit point created by such surgical procedure. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Ostomy
1. a type of surgical operation [n -MIES]
Medical Definition of Ostomy
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Lexicographical Neighbors of Ostomy
Literary usage of Ostomy
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21, Food and Drugs, Pt. 800-1299, Revised by Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Staff (2005)
"An ostomy pouch and ... includes the ostomy pouch, ostomy adhesive, the disposable
colostomy appliance, ... but excludes ostomy pouches which ..."
2. A Caring Community: Guidebook to Resources for Patients with Advanced Cancer by DIANE Publishing Company (1997)
"United ostomy Association—Houston Chapter c/o American Cancer Society 6301 ...
TX 77057 713-266-2877 Offers visits to newly diagnosed ostomy patients; ..."
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