Definition of ostomy Ostomy

We found 3 definitions of ostomy from 2 different sources.

What does ostomy mean?

Noun Plural: ostomies
ostomy - surgical procedure that creates an artificial opening for the elimination of bodily wastes
		surgical operation, surgical procedure, surgical process, surgery, operation a room where a doctor or dentist can be consulted; "he read the warning in the doctor's surgery"
		colostomy a surgical operation that creates an opening from the colon to the surface of the body to function as an anus

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ostomy (Noun)
A surgical procedure to provide an exit point for the waste of an organism.
ostomy (Noun)
An exit point created by such surgical procedure.