noun

stoma

Stoma (noun) means one of the tiny pores in the epidermis of a leaf or stem through which gases and water vapor pass.

noun

One of the tiny pores in the epidermis of a leaf or stem through which gases and water vapor pass.

A small opening in a membrane; a surgically constructed opening, especially one in the abdominal wall that permits the passage of waste after a colostomy or ileostomy; an artificial anus.

A mouthlike opening, such as the oral cavity of a nematode.

Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Flow — saved to your collection.

Test yourself on “stoma” A quick quiz — meaning, synonyms & usage →

Etymology

From New Latin stoma, from Ancient Greek στόμα (stóma, “mouth”).

Rhymes for stoma

Oma coma soma toma noma Roma aroma paloma Tacoma diploma Oklahoma lymphoma

See all rhymes for stoma →

Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of stoma?

"stoma" (noun) means one of the tiny pores in the epidermis of a leaf or stem through which gases and water vapor pass.

What are the different meanings of stoma?

"stoma" has 3 main meanings: 1. One of the tiny pores in the epidermis of a leaf or stem through which gases and water vapor pass; 2. A small opening in a membrane; a surgically constructed opening, especially one in the abdominal wall that permits the passage of waste after a colostomy or ileostomy; an artificial anus; 3. A mouthlike opening, such as the oral cavity of a nematode.