Stoma Definition

stōmə
stomas, stomata
noun
stomata
A microscopic opening in the epidermis of plants, surrounded by guard cells and serving for gaseous exchange.
Webster's New World
A small aperture in the surface of a membrane.
American Heritage Medicine
A surgically constructed opening, especially one in the abdominal wall that permits the passage of waste after a colostomy or ileostomy.
American Heritage Medicine
A mouth or mouthlike opening; esp., an ingestive opening in lower invertebrates.
Webster's New World
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Other Word Forms of Stoma

Noun

Singular:
stoma
Plural:
stomata, stomas

Origin of Stoma

  • New Latin from Greek mouth

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Stoma Sentence Examples

  • Above each cavity is situated a so-called water-sloma, no doubt derived phylogenetically from an ordinary stoma, and enclosed by guard-cells which have nearly or entirely lost the power of movement.

  • For many patients having a stoma will improve their quality of life.

  • The guard cells open and close the stoma by changing shape.

  • Professional and experiential knowledge are necessary components for the care of the person with a newly formed stoma or internal pouch.

  • In the author's area at lease 50 per cent may require temporary or permanent stoma.

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