OSTOMIES Synonyms
There are 4 synonyms of the word
ostomies.
(exact relations)
There are 5 hypernyms of the word ostomies. (close relations)
There are 5 hypernyms of the word ostomies. (close relations)
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Definition of OSTOMIES
Definition of OSTOMIES
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Best Alternative Words for OSTOMIES
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colostomy | nounn | |||||||
noun • a surgical operation that creates an opening from the colon to the surface of the body to function as an anus | ||||||||
ileostomy | nounn | |||||||
noun • surgical procedure that creates an opening from the ileum through the abdominal wall to function as an anus; performed in cases of cancer of the colon or ulcerative colitis | ||||||||
urostomy | nounn | |||||||
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stoma | nounn | |||||||
noun • a minute epidermal pore in a leaf or stem through which gases and water vapor can pass • a mouth or mouthlike opening (especially one created by surgery on the surface of the body to create an opening to an internal organ) |
Best Hypernyms For OSTOMIES
Here is a list of related hypernyms for
ostomies, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (2)
operation
surgery
Phrases (3)
surgical operationsurgical proceduresurgical process