-stomy en · X
Etymology
Etymology tree English stoma Latin -ia Old French -ieder. Middle English -ie Middle English -y English -y ? English -stomy Possibly from stoma + -y.
Meanings
- (morpheme) A surgical procedure forming a hole for access, nutrition, or waste elimination.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| -ostomy | alternative | lexicographic |