Urostomy
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Urostomy is a noun meaning A surgically constructed opening in the urinary tract allowing urine to exit the body; the procedure of making such an opening.
Meaning
A surgically constructed opening in the urinary tract allowing urine to exit the body; the procedure of making such an opening.
Example Sentences
She now has a stoma (an opening in her abdomen) and relies on a urostomy bag to collect her urine.
Word Forms
- urostomies
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include urethrostomy, ureterostomy, ostomy, ostomate, uretherostomy, stoma.
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