-ostomy or -stomy is a medical suffix term for “surgically creating a hole”.
Word Example: col/o/stomy
Word Breakdown: Col/o is a combining word for “colon (large intestine)”, -stomy means “surgically creating a hole”.
Definition: A colostomy involves the surgical creation of a surgical opening (stoma) in the large intestine (colon).
More Examples of Medical Terms Ending in -ostomy or -stomy
Ileostomy: ile/o (ileum) + –stomy (surgically creating a hole)
Definition: A surgical procedure that creates an opening in the abdomen and attaches the ileum to the abdominal wall, allowing feces to be collected in a bag.
Tracheostomy: trache/o (trachea) + –stomy (surgically creating a hole)
Definition: A surgical procedure that creates an opening in the trachea, typically to allow for better breathing or to remove obstructions.
Urostomy: ur/o (urine) + –stomy (surgically creating a hole)
Definition: A surgical procedure that creates an opening in the abdomen and attaches the urinary tract to the abdominal wall, allowing urine to be collected in a bag.
Gastrostomy: gastr/o (stomach) + –stomy (surgically creating a hole)
Definition: A surgical procedure that creates an opening in the stomach, typically to allow for feeding or to remove obstructions.
Laryngostomy: laryng/o (larynx) + –stomy (surgically creating a hole)
Definition: A surgical procedure that creates an opening in the larynx, typically to allow for better breathing or to remove obstructions.
Bronchostomy: bronch/o (bronchus) + –stomy (surgically creating a hole)
Definition: A surgical procedure that creates an opening in the bronchus, typically to allow for better breathing or to remove obstructions.
Thoracostomy: thorac/o (thorax) + –stomy (surgically creating a hole)
Definition: A surgical procedure that creates an opening in the thorax, typically to allow for better breathing or to remove fluid or air.
Appendicostomy: appendic/o (appendix) + –stomy (surgically creating a hole)
Definition: A surgical procedure that creates an opening in the appendix, typically to allow for drainage or to remove the appendix.
Jejunostomy: jejun/o (jejunum) + –stomy (surgically creating a hole)
Definition: A surgical procedure that creates an opening in the jejunum, typically to allow for feeding or to remove obstructions.
Cholecystostomy: cholecyst/o (gallbladder) + –stomy (surgically creating a hole)
Definition: A surgical procedure that creates an opening in the gallbladder, typically to allow for drainage or to remove the gallbladder.
Pyelostomy: pyel/o (renal pelvis) + –stomy (surgically creating a hole)
Definition: A surgical procedure that creates an opening in the renal pelvis, typically to allow for drainage of urine from the kidneys.
