ostomy
/ˈɒstəmi
/noun (plural ostomies) Medicine
An artificial opening in an organ of the body, created during an operation such as a colostomy, ileostomy, or gastrostomy; a stoma.In time, you will gain confidence in managing your ostomy during sexual activity....
- Creation of an ostomy can be a lifesaving experience for a patient.
- Choose a position for sexual intercourse that protects your ostomy.
Origin
1950s: from colostomy, ileostomy, etc..