Refine this word faster

Stronger alternatives Opposite tone Use in context Cross-language nuance

Stoma

//ˈstoʊmə// noun

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    One of the tiny pores in the epidermis of a leaf or stem through which gases and water vapor pass.
  2. 2
    a mouth or mouthlike opening (especially one created by surgery on the surface of the body to create an opening to an internal organ) wordnet
  3. 3
    A small opening in a membrane; a surgically constructed opening, especially one in the abdominal wall that permits the passage of waste after a colostomy or ileostomy.

    "From a large tote bag sat beside her, she takes out a Victoria Beckham makeup bag, which contains her urostomy night bag, which plugs into the bag on the stoma."

  4. 4
    a minute epidermal pore in a leaf or stem through which gases and water vapor can pass wordnet
  5. 5
    A mouthlike opening, such as the oral cavity of a nematode.
Show 1 more definition
  1. 6
    An artificial anus.

Etymology

From New Latin stoma, from Ancient Greek στόμα (stóma, “mouth”).

See also for "stoma"

Synonyms Antonyms Rhymes Sentences Translate Word Type Pronunciation Word Forms

Next best steps

Find stronger synonymsSee usage examplesCheck pronunciation

Mini challenge

Unscramble this word: stoma