noun
- a surgical opening made in the body to allow waste to pass out through the abdominal wall
Usage: medical
Examples
- After the surgery, she had to learn how to care for her ostomy.
- The ostomy bag needs to be changed regularly to prevent infection.
- Many people with an ostomy live completely normal lives.
- The nurse taught him proper ostomy care techniques.
- Support groups help ostomy patients adjust to their new lifestyle.
- Modern ostomy supplies are much more comfortable than older versions.