Definition of ostomy in English:
ostomy
nounPlural ostomies ˈɒstəmiˈästəmi
Medicine An artificial opening in an organ of the body, created during an operation such as a colostomy, ileostomy, or gastrostomy; a stoma.
Example sentencesExamples
- In time, you will gain confidence in managing your ostomy during sexual activity.
- Choose a position for sexual intercourse that protects your ostomy.
- Have you undergone surgery that included the creation of an ostomy?
- The patient must be able to see and reach the site to manage the ostomy.
- Creation of an ostomy can be a lifesaving experience for a patient.
Origin
1950s: from colostomy, ileostomy, etc..