| stoma |
That part of the loop of bowel to which the ureters are attached in an ileostomy and which is visible on the abdomen. It is sometimes referred to (non-medically) as a "cherry" because of its red color.
Ãâó: www.azspinabifida.org/gloss.html
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| stomatitis |
inflammation or ulcers of mouth area. Stomatitis can be a side effect of some kinds of chemotherapy.
Ãâó: www.mesothelioma-settlement-information.org/Mesoth...
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| stoma |
a surgically created opening from the bowel to the skin as the result of an ostomy.
Ãâó: www.shortbowel.com/glossary/s.asp
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| stomach |
an muscular organ between the esophagus and duodenum that contributes to digestion primarily by grinding ingested food and mixing it with acid and digestive enzymes, and by providing a reservoir that permits digestion to take place gradually.
Ãâó: www.shortbowel.com/glossary/s.asp
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| stomatitis |
inflammation of the mouth, ulcers may be present
Ãâó: members.lycos.co.uk/furbabies/glossary5.html
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