Glossary of terms used on this site
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Skin barrier |
Part of the pouching system; it protects your skin and adheres your pouch to your skin. |
| Sphincter |
A muscle that surrounds and closes an opening. An ostomy does not have a sphincter. |
| Stenosis |
Narrowing or tightness of the stoma that may cause obstruction. |
| Stoma |
Another term for ostomy, a surgically created opening. |
| Stool |
Waste material from the bowel. Also known as feces or bowel movement. |
| Stricture |
An abnormal narrowing of a body passage. |
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What is Ostomy? Glossary Of Terms
What is Ostomy? Glossary Of Terms