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stoma

UK/ˈstəʊmə/ US/ˈstoʊmə/ uncommon

noun

1.

a minute epidermal pore in a leaf or stem through which gases and water vapor can pass

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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)

Origin

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

Phrases

  • stoma bag

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