Definitions for Stoma
ˈstoʊ mə; ˈstoʊ mə tə, ˈstɒm ə-, stoʊˈmɑ təstom·a

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:3.0 / 1 vote

1. stoma, stomate, porenoun

   a minute epidermal pore in a leaf or stem through which gases and water vapor can pass

2. stomanoun

   a mouth or mouthlike opening (especially one created by surgery on the surface of the body to create an opening to an internal organ)

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. stomanoun

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

2. stomanoun

   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.

3. stomanoun

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

4. stomanoun

   An artificial anus.

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. stoma

   A stoma is a minute pore in the epidermis of leaves, stems, and other organs in plants that is surrounded by two specialized parenchyma cells known as guard cells and allows for the exchange of gases between the plant cells and the atmosphere. Stoma can also refer to an artificial opening made into a human body organ or structure, such as the intestine or trachea, during surgery to allow for the passage of air or bodily fluids.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Stomanoun

   one of the minute apertures between the cells in many serous membranes

2. Stomanoun

   the minute breathing pores of leaves or other organs opening into the intercellular spaces, and usually bordered by two contractile cells

3. Stomanoun

   the line of dehiscence of the sporangium of a fern. It is usually marked by two transversely elongated cells. See Illust. of Sporangium

4. Stomanoun

   a stigma. See Stigma, n., 6 (a) & (b)

5. Etymology: [NL., fr. Gr. , , a mouth.]

WikidataRate this definition:4.0 / 1 vote

1. Stoma

   In botany, a stoma is a pore, found in the epidermis of leaves, stems and other organs that is used to control gas exchange. The pore is bordered by a pair of specialized parenchyma cells known as guard cells that are responsible for regulating the size of the opening. The term is also used collectively to refer to an entire stomatal complex, both the pore itself and its accompanying guard cells. Air containing carbon dioxide and oxygen enters the plant through these openings and is used in photosynthesis in the mesophyll cells and respiration, respectively. Oxygen produced as a by-product of photosynthesis diffuses out to the atmosphere through these same openings. Also, water vapor is released into the atmosphere through these pores in a process called transpiration. Stomata are present in the sporophyte generation of all land plant groups except liverworts. Dicotyledons usually have more stomata on the lower epidermis than the upper epidermis. Monocotyledons, on the other hand, usually have the same number of stomata on the two epidermes. In plants with floating leaves, stomata may be found only on the upper epidermis; submerged leaves may lack stomata entirely.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Stoma

   stō′ma, n. (bot.) one of the minute openings in the epidermis of leaves and tender green stems of plants, subserving the purpose of respiration: (zool.) one of the breathing-holes in the bodies of certain of the articulata:—pl. Stō′mata.—adjs. Stomat′ic; Stomatif′erous.—n. Stomatī′tis, inflammation of the interior of the mouth.—adj. Stō′matode, having a stoma.—ns. Stomatol′ogy, the scientific knowledge of the mouth; Stō′matoscope, an instrument for examining the interior of the mouth. [Gr. stoma, a mouth.]

Editors ContributionRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. stoma

   Stoma (noun) a minute hole that can be seen through microscope to a plant.

   Stoma is a tiny hole or a pore can be seen especially in a lower part of an animal.

   
   

   Submitted by pinkss5 on September 16, 2015  

Surnames Frequency by Census RecordsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. STOMA

   According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Stoma is ranked #142108 in terms of the most common surnames in America.
   
   The Stoma surname appeared 117 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 would have the surname Stoma.
   
   89.7% or 105 total occurrences were White.
   5.1% or 6 total occurrences were of two or more races.
   5.1% or 6 total occurrences were of Hispanic origin.

Matched Categories

1. • Orifice
   • Surgery

Anagrams for Stoma »

1. atoms

2. moats

3. MOTAS

4. tomas

5. atmos

How to pronounce Stoma?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say Stoma in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Stoma in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Stoma in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of Stoma in a Sentence

1. Liana Roodt:

   Imagine having a poo bag attached for two to five years and dealing with a stoma when you are living in a shack with no electricity and no running water.

2. Liana Roodt:

   Many [colorectal cancer patients] develop stomas and have to walk around with a poo bag attached onto their stomachs. But some of those stomas can be reversed after a period of time, imagine having a poo bag attached for two to five years and dealing with a stoma when you are living in a shack with no electricity and no running water.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Stoma
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Stoma
3. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Stoma
5. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=Stoma
6. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=Stoma
7. ^ Surnames Frequency by Census Records
   https://www.census.gov/topics/population/genealogy/data/2010_surnames.html