What is another word for stoma?
Pronunciation: [stˈə͡ʊmə] (IPA) 
The term "stoma" refers to an artificial opening in the body, typically created through surgery. Synonyms for this word include ostomy, colostomy, ileostomy, urostomy, and tracheostomy. Ostomy is a more general term that encompasses any surgical procedure that creates an artificial opening in the body, whereas colostomy, ileostomy, and urostomy specifically refer to the creation of an opening in the colon, small intestine, and bladder, respectively. Tracheostomy is the creation of an opening in the trachea to assist with breathing. While these terms may have different meanings and applications, they all relate to the creation of a surgical opening in the body.
