noun🔗ShareEstomaOne 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. "Las hojas de la planta tenían muchos estomas visibles, lo que les permitía absorber dióxido de carbono y liberar oxígeno.plantbiologynatureorganismpartstructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareEstoma, aberturaA 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. "Después de su cirugía, Mary tenía un estoma en su abdomen para permitir que los desechos salieran de su cuerpo.medicinephysiologyanatomyorganbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAbertura en forma de bocaA 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. "El científico examinó el nematodo bajo un microscopio, centrándose en su diminuta abertura en forma de boca para identificar la especie.anatomybiologyorganismpartmedicineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAno artificialAn 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. "Después de su cirugía para extirpar parte de su colon, ahora usa una bolsa conectada a un ano artificial en su abdomen para recolectar desechos.medicineanatomyorganbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading