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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

urostomy

/ˈʊrəstoʊmi/ noun · British & US
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What does urostomy mean?

noun

A surgical procedure that creates an opening in the abdomen to divert the flow of urine from the bladder to a pouch outside the body, often performed due to bladder or urethral problems.

Example

"The patient required a urostomy after the surgery to manage her incontinence."

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