OSTOMY

Noun Verb Adjective

Definition

OSTOMY An ostomy is a surgical procedure that creates an artificial opening in the body for waste elimination, with derived forms including ostomies (plural), ostomizing (present participle), ostomized (past participle), ostomizer (agent noun), ostomiest (superlative form), and ostomily (adverb). A stoma is a surgically created opening in the body for the discharge of bodily waste. It can be modified into various forms such as ostom

Word Analysis

Usage and Context

The word OSTOMY can be used in various contexts in written and spoken English. As a valid Scrabble word, it represents a legitimate part of the English lexicon. Understanding words like this helps expand vocabulary and appreciation for the diversity and richness of the English language.

Learning Tip

Many words in the Scrabble dictionary originate from specialized fields (such as science, medicine, geography), historical periods, or other languages. Learning these words helps you understand how English has evolved over time and continues to incorporate new terms from around the world. Words like OSTOMY demonstrate the complexity and richness of English vocabulary.

Scrabble Information

Word: OSTOMY

Length: 6 letters

Dictionary: Valid in TWL and SOWPODS

Status: Official Scrabble word

Usage

The word OSTOMY can be used in various contexts. As a valid Scrabble word, it can be played on the Scrabble board according to standard game rules.