Glossary of terms used on this site
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Peristalsis |
Progressive waves of motion that occur without voluntary control to push waste material through the intestine. |
| Peristomal skin |
The skin area around the stoma. |
| Polyp |
Small projection inside of bowel, often mushroom shaped; may be flat. It is usually benign, but can be malignant. |
| Pouch |
The bag that collects the discharge from the ostomy. |
| Prolapse |
A “falling out” in which the stoma becomes longer. |
| Prosthesis |
An artificial substitute for a missing body part, such as an arm or leg, eye, or tooth, used for functional or cosmetic reasons or both. |
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What is Ostomy? Glossary Of Terms
What is Ostomy? Glossary Of Terms