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Meaning of "colostomy" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF COLOSTOMY

colostomy  [kəˈlɒstəmɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF COLOSTOMY

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Colostomy 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.

WHAT DOES COLOSTOMY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Colostomy

A colostomy is a surgical procedure in which a stoma is formed by drawing the healthy end of the large intestine or colon through an incision in the anterior abdominal wall and suturing it into place. This opening, in conjunction with the attached stoma appliance, provides an alternative channel for feces to leave the body. It may be reversible or irreversible depending on the circumstances.

Definition of colostomy in the English dictionary

The definition of colostomy in the dictionary is the surgical formation of an opening from the colon onto the surface of the body, which functions as an anus.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH COLOSTOMY


anatomy
əˈnætəmɪ
cholecystostomy
ˌkɒlɪsɪsˈtɒstəmɪ
craniotomy
ˌkreɪnɪˈɒtəmɪ
dichotomy
daɪˈkɒtəmɪ
enterostomy
ˌɛntəˈrɒstəmɪ
epitome
ɪˈpɪtəmɪ
gastroduodenostomy
ˌɡæstrəʊˌdjuːəʊdiːˈnɒstəmɪ
gastroenterostomy
ˌɡæstrəʊˌɛntəˈrɒstəmɪ
gastrostomy
ɡæsˈtrɒstəmɪ
hysterectomy
ˌhɪstəˈrɛktəmɪ
ileostomy
ˌɪlɪˈɒstəmɪ
jejunostomy
dʒɪdʒuːˈnɒstəmɪ
lumpectomy
lʌmˈpɛktəmɪ
mastectomy
mæˈstɛktəmɪ
ostomy
ˈɒstəmɪ
thoracostomy
ˌθɔːrəkˈɒstəmɪ
thyroidectomy
ˌθaɪrɔɪˈdɛktəmɪ
tracheostomy
ˌtrækɪˈɒstəmɪ
urostomy
jʊəˈrɒstəmɪ
vasectomy
væˈsɛktəmɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE COLOSTOMY

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

WORDS THAT END LIKE COLOSTOMY

adenoidectomy
adrenalectomy
colectomy
cystectomy
cystostomy
endarterectomy
episiotomy
hepatectomy
laminectomy
laparotomy
lobectomy
lobotomy
myomectomy
oophorectomy
osteotomy
phlebotomy
pneumonectomy
prostatectomy
splenectomy
vitrectomy

Synonyms and antonyms of colostomy in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «colostomy» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF COLOSTOMY

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

Translator English - Chinese

结肠造口术
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

colostomía
570 millions of speakers

English

colostomy
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

colostomy
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

فغر القولون
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

колостомия
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

colostomia
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

colostomy
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

colostomie
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Colostomy
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Kolostomie
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

人工肛門造設術
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

인공 항문
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Colostomy
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

ruột kết
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பெருங்குடல் திறப்பு
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

कोलोस्ट्रॉमी
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

kolostomi
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

colostomia
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

kolostomia
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

колостомія
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

colostomie
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

κολοστομία
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

kolostomie
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

kolostomi
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

kolostomi
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of colostomy

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «COLOSTOMY»

The term «colostomy» is regularly used and occupies the 93.596 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «COLOSTOMY» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «colostomy» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «colostomy» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

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

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «COLOSTOMY»

Discover the use of colostomy in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to colostomy and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Don't Die of Embarrassment: Life After Colostomy and Other ...
The actress candidly discusses her battle with colon cancer and her colostomy with resolute optimism and a sense of acceptance
Barbara Barrie, 1999
2
Second Act: Life After Colostomy and Other Adventures
The actress known for her roles as Mrs.
Barbara Barrie, 1997
3
Encyclopedia of Family Health
Colostomy Questions and Answers Will a colostomy bag show under my normal clothing? No. In fact, a few very well-known television personalities have had colostomies. I have just had a colostomy. Do I have to eat more to maintain my ...
David B. Jacoby, R. M. Youngson, 2004
4
Client Teaching Guides for Home Health Care
A. A colostomy is a surgical opening between the large intestine and the surface of the abdomen. B. A small portion of the intestine is sewed to the surface of the abdomen creating a "stoma." C. The purpose of the colostomy is to bypass the ...
Donna Meyers, 2005
5
Surgery for Ovarian Cancer: Principles and Practice
Surgical techniques The primary surgical objective in cases of malignant large- bowel obstruction is palliation of symptoms and prevention of sepsis. This can often be accomplished by performing a diverting colostomy or ileostomy. In cases in ...
Robert E. Bristow, Beth Y. Karlan, 2005
6
Integrated Medical and Surgical Gastroenterology
A final indication is fecal incontinence refractory to surgical reconstruction; an abdominal colostomy is preferred to a perineal colostomy. It has been established that about 20,000 patients with an ileostomy or colostomy are alive in the ...
J. J. B. Van Lanschot, 2005
7
Colon and Rectal Surgery
Loop transverse colostomy. The patient is shown l month following perforated diverticulitis with a well- functioning, fully diverting stoma. Schofield and colleagues recommend rotating the colostomy 90 degrees so that the proximal end is in a ...
Marvin L. Corman, 2005
8
Atlas of General Surgery
94. Loop. Transverse. Colostomy. 95 End Sigmoidostomy (Hartmann Procedure). 1 Indications Elective: Defunctioning distal parts of the colon as a temporary/ diverting or palliative/permanent measure Contraindications: Proximal stenoses ...
Volker Schumpelick, Reinhard Kasperk, Michael Stumpf, 2009
9
General Surgical Operations
31.11). COLOSTOMY Colostomy is operative drainage of colon. Indications • Congenital: High anorectal anomalies • Acquired: • Traumatic: Colorectal injuries • Inflammatory: Diverticulitis • Neoplastic: Colorectal malignancies • Miscellaneous: ...
Dhiraj Choudhury, 2008
10
Rectal Cancer: New Frontiers in Diagnosis, Treatment and ...
There are several ways to complete the operation after abdomino-perineal resection of the rectum: 1. synchronous perineal colostomy and electrostimulated graciloplasty with or without a protective ileostomy; 2. synchronous perineal ...
Gian Gaetano Delaini, 2006

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «COLOSTOMY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term colostomy is used in the context of the following news items.
1
The five worst parking rows in Somerset
In 2013 he was driving along when his colostomy bag spilled, covering him in blood and faeces. He immediately pulled over and left his car for ... «Wells Journal, Jul 15»
2
Comedienne Amy Schumer Visits CBS SUNDAY MORNING Today
I'm like, 'Do I want you to change my colostomy bag? It just changes your perspective." Schumer opens up to Rocca about her childhood, her ... «Broadway World, Jul 15»
3
Graham Richardson to face surgery after chemo trial fails
As he prepares for a post-op lifetime of colostomy and bladder bags, Richardson reveals the failed chemotherapy has already left him without ... «The Australian, Jul 15»
4
Graham Richardson: cancer and the drug with no name
The operation would take 18 hours and for the rest of my days I would carry both a colostomy bag and a bladder bag. Not being overjoyed at ... «The Australian, Jul 15»
5
Help sought in finding missing Desert Hot Springs man
Sherk carries a colostomy bag and catheter and has no known mental health issues, police said. Anyone with information can call Sgt. Corinn ... «The Desert Sun, Jul 15»
6
Fluty gets 6 years in prison
The condition led to numerous surgeries for the child, who also had to have a colostomy bag. The child had received medical care in West Virginia before ... «Williamson Daily News, Jul 15»
7
Amy Schumer Explains How Her Father's Multiple Sclerosis …
I'm like, 'Do I want you to change my colostomy bag?' It just changes your perspective." VIDEO: Amy Schumer jokes about John Cena's prop ... «E! Online, Jul 15»
8
The MUNCHIES Guide to Drinking in Public This Summer
May we recommend a fake colostomy bag filled with tequila? (Don't worry—they'll assume it's urine and be afraid to touch it. Plus, you can use ... «Munchies_ Food by VICE, Jul 15»
9
Mother Candida Fluty who 'injected son's IV bag with fecal matter …
She was caught on camera taking her sick nine-year-old son's colostomy bag and removing feces from it and then using a syringe to inject it ... «Daily Mail, Jul 15»
10
I Tried Really Hard to be the Most Basic Person at Glastonbury
I walked around holding a clear bag of white wine like a colostomy bag, I wore a silly moustache, I spent loads of money on laughing gas, ... «Noisey, Jun 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Colostomy [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/colostomy>. May 2024 ».
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