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A stoma, which is Greek for 'mouth', in medicine describes any opening or cavity in the body, no matter whether it occurs naturally or artificially. This includes the mouth.
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What is the plural form of the medical term stoma?
The plural of stoma is stomata.
What does pale or pink stoma mean?
Pale stoma indicates anemia
What does the prefix stoma mean?
it means mouth
What does stoma mean in medical terminology?
an opening.
In a patient with a colostomy the effluent from the?
Stoma
Similar term to drug?
Medicine could be another way to mean drug.
What does stimul mean?
A stimulant is something that excites you. In medicine it is a term to describe a medicine that will speed you up.
What does med mean?
'Med' is a short term for medicine Ex: Mom! I can't find my med!
Why a stoma may be fashioned?
If you mean a surgically created opening to the urinary bladder or to the intestines, or for a tracheostomy, they are open. e.g. A stoma IS always open. A temporary stoma may be made and later closed, but by definition, stoma is an "opening".1. Picture of trach stoma. - This shows a trach stoma cap which protects the stoma.2. Picture of a loop ileostomy. -- Whether the stoma opens to bowel or bladder, the outside of the stoma appears basically the same. If for bladder, a small flexible tube is kept put through the stoma; a see-through "bag" attached to the skin (or upper thigh) collects the urine which the person must dump. The tubing is replaced periodically. If for bowel, a see through pouch is affixed onto the skin, over the stoma, to collect feces. The feces must be 'dumped' also.On any stoma, the area must be cleansed or the tender tissue can break down, bleed, become infected, etc.
What actors and actresses appeared in Apo stoma se stoma - 2003?
The cast of Apo stoma se stoma - 2003 includes: Maria Bakodimou as Hostess Fotis Sergoulopoulos as Host
Structure of a stoma?
The structure of the stoma is oval. It can either be turgid or flaccid.
What does the medical abbreviation mp mean?
The term mp can mean several things in medicine. One meaning is Melting Point. Another meaning is Millipond.
