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PRONUNCIATION OF OSTOMY

ostomy  [ˈɒstəmɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF OSTOMY

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Ostomy 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 OSTOMY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Stoma (medicine)

A stoma is an opening, either natural or surgically created, which connects a portion of the body cavity to the outside environment. Surgical procedures in which stomata are created are ended in the suffix -ostomy and begin with a prefix denoting the organ or area being operated on. In anatomy, a natural stoma is any opening in the body, such as the mouth. Any hollow organ can be manipulated into an artificial stoma as necessary. This includes the esophagus, stomach, duodenum, ileum, colon, pleural cavity, ureters, urinary bladder, and kidney pelvis. One well-known form of an artificial stoma is a colostomy, which is a surgically created opening in the large intestine that allows the removal of feces out of the body, bypassing the rectum, to drain into a pouch or other collection device. The historical practice of trepanation was also a type of stoma. Stomata are found in particular in procedures involving the gastrointestinal tract or gastrointestinal system. The GIT begins at the mouth or oral cavity and continues until its termination, which is the anus. This surgical procedure is invoked usually as a result of and solution to disease in the GIT.

Definition of ostomy in the English dictionary

The definition of ostomy in the dictionary is a surgically made opening or the surgery that created the opening.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH OSTOMY


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

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE OSTOMY

ostiate
ostinato
ostiolar
ostiolate
ostiole
ostium
ostler
ostleress
Ostmark
ostomate
ostosis
Ostpreussen
ostracean
ostraceous
ostracisable
ostracise
ostraciser
ostracism
ostracizable
ostracize

WORDS THAT END LIKE OSTOMY

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

Synonyms and antonyms of ostomy in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «ostomy» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF OSTOMY

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

Translator English - Chinese

造口术
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

ostomía
570 millions of speakers

English

ostomy
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

Ostomy
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الستوما
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

стомы
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

ostomia
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ostomy
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

stomie
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Ostomy
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Stoma-
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ストーマ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

장루
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Ostomy
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

chứa chất thải
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ostomy
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

ओस्ट्रोमी
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

ostomi
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

stomia
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

stomijne
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

стоми
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

ostomy
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

στομίας
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Stoma
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

stomi
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

stomi
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of ostomy

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «OSTOMY»

The term «ostomy» is quite widely used and occupies the 38.362 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «OSTOMY» OVER TIME

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

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «OSTOMY»

Discover the use of ostomy in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to ostomy and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing Secrets
Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nursing Secrets uses a question and answer approach as a framework for the assessment, diagnosis and management of a variety of wound, ostomy, and continence topics in a variety of acute care, extended care, ...
Catherine T. Milne, Lisa Q. Corbett, Debra L. Dubuc, 2003
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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
3
Living Well with an Ostomy
This book also includes new information on homeopathic and natural remedies for dealing with the ongoing care of an ostomy, and a substantial resources section that contains a host of references and links to additional sources.
Elizabeth Rayson, 2012
4
Positive Options for Living with Your Ostomy: Self-Help and ...
With practical guidelines and emotional support for ostomy patients and their families, this book addresses all aspects of postoperative care as well as such sensitive issues as social situations and sexual intimacy.
Craig A. White, 2002
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Advances in Ostomy Research and Application: 2013 Edition: ...
Patent. Application. Titled. “Ostomy. CIOSure". Published. Online By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Medical Devices & Surgical Technology Week — According to news reporting originating from Washington, DC, by NewsRx journalists, ...
‎2013
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Fecal & Urinary Diversions: Management Principles
The ostomy nurse specialist assists the patient and the staff in developing a new ostomy care plan. The agitated resident with Alzheimer's or other dementias who pulls off the ostomy pouch can be frustrating for the staff. This resident needs the  ...
Janice C. Colwell, Margaret T. Goldberg, Jane E. Carmel, 2012
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Mastery of Endoscopic and Laparoscopic Surgery
The intestinal stoma can be performed as an end ostomy with divided limbs or as a loop with both ends present at the stoma site. Selection of each ot these depends on the overriding need for decompression (loop stoma with both ends open) ...
Nathaniel J. Soper, Lee L. Swanström, Steve Eubanks, 2008
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Lippincott's Textbook for Nursing Assistants: A Humanistic ...
Figure 31-11 An ostomy appliance is worn over the stoma to collect the feces. • An ileostomy is created if the entire large intestine must be removed. The end of the small intestine (that is, the ileum) is attached to the abdominal wall. Because  ...
Pamela J. Carter, 2007
9
2013 HCPCS Level II Professional Edition -
b A4382 Ostomy pouch, urinary, for use on faceplate, heavy plastic, each A IOM: 100‐02, 15, 120 b A4396 Ostomy belt with peristomal hernia support Qh A IOM: 100‐02, 15, 120 b A4383 Ostomy pouch, urinary, for use on faceplate, rubber, ...
Carol J. Buck, 2012
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Medicare and Medicaid coverage therapies and supplies for ...
Ostomy. Supplies. in. Home. Health. and. Outpatient. Delivery. Settings. Appendix VIII: Reported Percent of States Covering Ostomy Supplies in. Ostomy skin barrier, with flange, extended wear, with built-in convexity, 4x4 inches or smaller 88 ...
United States, Government Accountability Office, Leslie G. Aronovitz

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «OSTOMY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term ostomy is used in the context of the following news items.
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Hurricane Katrina focus of Jefferson Parish literary festival
The Greater New Orleans Ostomy Support Group meets the second Tuesday of February, April, June, August, October and December at 7 p.m. ... «NOLA.com, Jul 15»
2
Lions Club: A Look back to 1990
Donations included $2,000 for Christmas hampers and $1,000 each to the United Ostomy Aossocation, Chilliwack, and Agassiz-Harrison ... «Agassiz-Harrison Observer, Jul 15»
3
Bayonet Point nurses develop ostomy support group
The surgery to create an ostomy can be lifesaving, but even so, it oftentimes presents difficult challenges for patients coping with alterations to ... «Nurse.com, Jul 15»
4
Former Emory University Employee Sentenced for Embezzling …
... employed as an administrative assistant with the Wound Ostomy Center, part of the School of Nursing at Emory University. As part of her job, ... «Federal Bureau of Investigation, Jul 15»
5
CineVegas making cameo appearance
Greenspun'€™s documentary, "Semicolon; The Adventures of Ostomy Girl,"€ is also part of the Las Vegas Film Festival. Founded in 1999 ... «Las Vegas Review-Journal, Jul 15»
6
Bulletin Board
Siouxland Ostomy Association, 2 p.m. first Sunday of each month (except Sept., which will be second Sunday; and no meetings June, July, Aug.) ... «Sioux City Journal, Jul 15»
7
A long road to recovery
•Certified Hyperbaric Oxygen Tech •Certified Wound Ostomy Nurse. Read More at Reid. CONNECTTWEETLINKEDINCOMMENTEMAILMORE. «Palladium-Item, Jul 15»
8
The Latest Advancements in the Treatment of Erectile Dysfunction
Coloplast's businesses include ostomy care, urology care, continence care, and wound and skin care. With the development of a strong ... «Business Wire, Jul 15»
9
Support Groups
Amelia Island Ostomy support group, last Monday, Baptist Hospital Nassau's board room, 1250 S. 18th St., Fernandina Beach. Parking free. «Florida Times-Union, Jul 15»
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From fear to confidence
Instead, waste is passed through a surgically created opening (ostomy) in the abdomen and emptied into a disposable bag. People who have a ... «Palladium-Item, Jul 15»

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