- os|to|my
- os|to|my «OS tuh mee», noun, plural -mies.a colostomy, ileostomy, or similar operation: »
An ostomy may become necessary because part of the intestine or urinary tract is affected with cancer or an inflammatory disease (Dr. Neil Solomon).
╂[abstracted < colostomy, cecostomy, etc.]
Useful english dictionary. 2012.