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colostomy
This term describes a specific medical procedure and the resulting anatomical state. It carries a clinical, sterile connotation and is primarily used in surgical, nursing, and patient-care contexts. While it refers to the surgery itself, it is frequently used metonymically to refer to the stoma or the overall condition of having a diverted bowel.
As a standard countable noun, it follows regular English pluralization rules. There are no irregular grammatical properties or restrictive countability constraints associated with this term; it does not require partitive counters and can be used in both singular and plural forms depending on the number of procedures or patients being discussed.
Meanings
Examples
The surgeon recommended a colostomy to allow the bowel to heal.
I need to learn how to manage my colostomy bag before I go home.
A permanent colostomy is sometimes necessary for patients with certain types of colorectal cancer.
He felt a sudden surge of anxiety thinking about life with a colostomy.
The nurse provided a detailed demonstration on colostomy care.
Will I be able to return to sports after the colostomy surgery?
The patient underwent an emergency colostomy due to a severe bowel obstruction.
She wondered if anyone would notice the colostomy under her clothes.