Ostomy

usgb/ˈɑːstəmi/
noun

An ostomy is a surgical procedure that creates an opening for waste removal from the body, usually after the removal of parts of the digestive or urinary tract.

After her surgery, she had to adapt to living with an ostomy.
Visual representation of "ostomy" - An ostomy is a surgical procedure that creates an opening for waste removal from the body, usually after the removal of parts of the digestive or urinary tract.

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colostomy,ileostomy,urostomy

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Medical Context

An ostomy is a medical term related to surgery. It's typically not used in casual conversation.

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'Ostomy care is vital post-surgery.'
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Adaptation

People with an ostomy often have to adjust their lifestyle or diet.

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'She found it challenging to adjust after her ostomy.'
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Understanding Terminology

Familiarize yourself with related terms like 'stoma' and 'colostomy'.

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'The doctor explained the differences between stoma types and ostomies.'
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