Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

stomy

Adjective

/ˈstoʊmi/

Definition

A medical term referring to a surgical procedure that creates an opening in the body.

Examples

Colostomy: A common stomy procedure that allows stool to exit the body through an opening in the abdomen.
Ileostomy: A type of stomy that diverts waste from the small intestine.
Urostomy: An operation that creates an opening for urine to leave the body.

Meaning

Stomy is often used in the context of surgeries that involve the creation of an artificial opening, usually to allow waste to be diverted from the body.