stomal

adjective

sto·​mal ˈstō-məl How to pronounce stomal (audio)
: of, relating to, or situated near a surgical stoma
a stomal ulcer

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1941, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of stomal was circa 1941

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“Stomal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stomal. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

Medical Definition

stomal

adjective
sto·​mal ˈstō-məl How to pronounce stomal (audio)
: of, relating to, or situated near a surgical stoma
a stomal ulcer
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