neostomy

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noun

The construction of an artificial opening

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Meanings

nounneostomy (plural neostomies)

plural neostomies

  1. medicineThe construction of an artificial opening

Origin

From neo- + -stomy.

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Cite this entry
APA

neostomy. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/neostomy

MLA

“neostomy.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/neostomy. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “neostomy,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/neostomy.

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