Vocabulary Entry

stoma

|noun • noun

noun

An opening or pore in a plant or in the surface of an animal.

Example Sentences

"The stoma on the leaf allows for gas exchange."

"Small stomata can be found on the undersides of many plants."

"When the stoma opens, carbon dioxide enters the plant."

noun

Example Sentences

"After the operation, he had a stoma created for waste elimination."

"Patients with a stoma may need special care and support."

"A stoma can affect a person's lifestyle and self-image."