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Meaning of "colostomies" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF COLOSTOMIES

colostomies  [kəˈlɒstəmɪz] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF COLOSTOMIES

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Colostomies is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH COLOSTOMIES


anatomies
əˈnætəmɪz
appendicectomies
ˌæpendɪˈsektəmɪz
cholecystectomies
ˌkɒlɪsɪˈstektəmɪz
colectomies
kəˈlektəmɪz
colotomies
kəˈlɒtəmɪz
cystectomies
sɪsˈtektəmɪz
gastrectomies
ɡæsˈtrektəmɪz
glossectomies
ɡlɒˈsektəmɪz
ileostomies
ˌɪlɪˈɒstəmɪz
laminectomies
ˌlæmɪˈnektəmɪz
laparotomies
ˌlæpəˈrɒtəmɪz
lobectomies
ləʊˈbektəmɪz
lumpectomies
lʌmˈpektəmɪz
mastectomies
mæˈstektəmɪz
nephrotomies
nɪˈfrɒtəmɪz
oophorectomies
ˌəʊəfəˈrektəmɪz
osteotomies
ˈɒstɪˈɒtəmɪz
prostatectomies
ˌprɒstəˈtektəmɪz
thoracotomies
ˌθɔːrəˈkɒtəmɪz
thyroidectomies
ˌθaɪrɔɪˈdektəmɪz

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE COLOSTOMIES

colory
Colossae
colossal
colossally
colosseum
colossi
Colossian
Colossians
colossus
Colossus of Rhodes
colostomy
colostomy bag
colostral
colostric
colostrous
colostrum
colotomies
colotomy
colour
colour bar

WORDS THAT END LIKE COLOSTOMIES

antinomies
appendectomies
atomies
autonomies
craniotomies
dichotomies
diseconomies
economies
enemies
episiotomies
hysterectomies
lobotomies
nephrectomies
ovariectomies
ovariotomies
phlebotomies
tonsillectomies
tonsillotomies
tracheostomies
tracheotomies
vasectomies

Synonyms and antonyms of colostomies in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «colostomies» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF COLOSTOMIES

Find out the translation of colostomies to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of colostomies from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «colostomies» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

结肠造口术
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

colostomías
570 millions of speakers

English

colostomies
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

colostomies
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

colostomies
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

колостомы
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

colostomias
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

colostomies
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

colostomie
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Colostomies
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Kolostomien
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

colostomies
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

결장루
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Colostomies
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

colostomies
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

colostomies
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

Colostomies
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

kolostomi
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

colostomie
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

kolostomią
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

колостоми
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

colostomies
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

κολοστομία
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

colostomies
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

kolostomier
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

colostomies
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of colostomies

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «COLOSTOMIES»

The term «colostomies» is normally little used and occupies the 146.972 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «COLOSTOMIES» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about colostomies

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «COLOSTOMIES»

Discover the use of colostomies in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to colostomies and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The Ostomy Book: Living Comfortably With Colostomies, ...
This revised edition also contains up-to-date material on virtual colonoscopies and travel regulations related to ostomy pouches, as well as essential facts on how to safely handle sex, pregnancy, and sports after an ostomy.
Barbara Dorr Mullen, Kerry Anne McGinn, RN, 2008
2
Atlas of Intestinal Stomas
A fluoroscopic evaluation of seven right transverse loop colostomies with prolapse of the distal limb revealed that the involved segment was redundant in each case, with a length of 30–45 cm [47]. Yet, Turnbull and Weakley proffered that ...
Victor W. Fazio, James M. Church, James S. Wu, 2012
3
Remington: The Science and Practice of Pharmacy
The types of colostomies depend upon where the diseased part of the colon is separated from the healthy part of the colon. When only the juncture of the sigmoid colon with the rectum and anus is involved, the surgeon brings the sigmoid ...
David B. Troy, Paul Beringer, 2006
4
Nutrition Essentials for Nursing Practice
Ileostomies and Colostomies Ileostomy: a surgically created opening (stoma) on the surface of the abdomen from the ileum. Colostomy: a surgically created opening on the surface of the abdomen from the colon. Effluent: flowing discharge.
Susan G Dudek, Rd, Cdn, Bs, Susan G. Dudek, 2013
5
Medical Surgical Nursing: An Integrated Approach
Surgical Colostomies are classified according to the location of the stoma: ascending, transverse, descending, or sigmoid. They may also be classified according to the type of stoma created, that is, whether it is an end, double-barrel, or loop ...
Lois White, Gena Duncan, Wendy Baumle, 2012
6
Complications in Surgery
Retraction occurs in 1% to 6% of colostomies (64,65) and 3% to 17% of ileostomies (62). Retraction permits the stomal effluent to seep underneath the appliance and may result in pouch loosening. Although local procedures may be sufficient ...
Michael W. Mulholland, Gerard M. Doherty, 2011
7
Stoma Care and Rehabilitation
5. Specific. aspects. of. care. for. patients. with. ileostomies. and. colostomies. Barbara Borwell and Brigid Breckman CHAPTER CONTENTS Principles of stomal monitoring and care in the early postoperative period 70 Specific aspects of care ...
Brigid Breckman, 2005
8
Patient Care in Radiography: With an Introduction to Medical ...
Another situation requiring special knowledge and skill in the performance of a BE involves patients with ostomies, that is, colostomies or ileostomies. These patients have undergone surgical resections of the colon for the treatment of disease, ...
Ruth Ann Ehrlich, 2013
9
Medical Aspects of Disability: A Handbook for the ...
Colostomies may be end, loop, or double- barreled. The location depends on the site of the disease. Colostomies may be created in the ascending, transverse, descending, or sigmoid colon. A transverse colostomy, occurring in the upper part ...
Myron G. Eisenberg, Robert L. Glueckauf, Herbert H. Zaretsky, 1999
10
Radiology of the Post Surgical Abdomen
8.4.2 Colostomy End colostomies are created in the following scenarios (Fig. 8.29): When colonic continuity cannot be achieved, • for example, where the sphincter complex is excised following abdominoperineal excision Left-sided colonic ...
John Brittenden, Damian J.M. Tolan, 2012

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «COLOSTOMIES»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term colostomies is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Strong-will to live keeps dumped baby going
... mother in a plastic bag just after birth, the baby boy had to undergo seven surgeries and three colostomies to heal a wound that developed. «The Swazi Observer, Jun 15»
2
Coliseum Medical Centers use da Vinci Robot for 2000th time
"The robot is used to assist in various types of surgeries, including hysterectomies, appendectomies, take down and closures of colostomies," ... «41 NBC News, Jun 15»
3
Glasgow entrepreneur develops pioneering swimwear and lingerie …
We are a specialised lingerie, menswear and swimwear company, supplying to people with colostomies, ilieostomies and urostomies - all ... «Herald Scotland, Apr 15»
4
Mrs. Tennessee International fights stigma associated with colos …
Shelly McCarson Purcell is speaking out about the new campaign that discusses colostomies, the surgery that allows people to go to the ... «WSMV Nashville, Apr 15»
5
Taking a Detour
Colostomies do the same for the colon, or large intestine. ... of patients with colorectal cancer need permanent colostomies; additional patients ... «Curetoday.com, Apr 15»
6
Colon cancer patient fights to support others
It's like aliens are walking. There are probably millions of people in Baltimore with colostomies and I feel like there's no support," Isaacs said. «WBAL Baltimore, Mar 15»
7
The Honest, Controversial Profile of a Cuban Nurse Who Died Abroad
Colostomies, cancers. And always, according to all those who remember him, he was very boisterous, very fun, full of eloquence. He does not ... «Global Voices Online, Feb 15»
8
Sticks and Stones
... Mad Dog”) who controlled his henchmen by dispensing both carrots and sticks (Ra Diggs: “My generosity givin' niggas colostomies”). «The New Yorker, Feb 15»
9
Lead Letter: You have chosen to do this job - so just do it
I take their blood, empty their catheters, wipe their butts, change their colostomies, bathe and clothe them. I hold their hands and comfort them. «Florida Times-Union, Jan 15»
10
Nutrition, cancer and toxemia
The first and foremost measure against this dangerous condition (which can often result in surgical colostomies) is to thoroughly clean out the ... «The Swazi Observer, Nov 14»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Colostomies [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/colostomies>. Apr 2024 ».
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