noun🔗ShareOne of the tiny pores in the epidermis of a leaf or stem through which gases and water vapor pass."The plant's leaves had many visible stoma, allowing them to take in carbon dioxide and release oxygen. "plantbiologynatureorganismpartstructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA 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."After her surgery, Mary had a stoma on her abdomen to allow waste to exit her body. "medicinephysiologyanatomyorganbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA mouthlike opening, such as the oral cavity of a nematode."The scientist examined the nematode under a microscope, focusing on its tiny stoma to identify the species. "anatomybiologyorganismpartmedicineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAn artificial anus."After his surgery to remove part of his colon, he now uses a bag connected to a stoma on his abdomen to collect waste. "medicineanatomyorganbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
