stomato-, stomat-, stom-, -stoma, -stomatous, -stomous, -stome, -stomy, -ostomy, -ostome,

A surgical incision of the cervis; tomatotomy: While Janet was in labor in hospital, Dr. Smart performed a stomatomy in which he made a cut in the neck of the uterus to speed up birthing and delivery.

Disease of the mouth resulting from the presence of a fungus: The medical term stomatomycosis applies to general oral fungal conditions, like oral thrush which originates from a Candida yeast overgrowth.

1. A severe gangrenous inflammation of the mouth or genitals; coma; cancrum oris:Stomatonecrosis usually occurs in children who are malnourished or otherwise debilitated.
2. Stomatonecrosis is a progressive necrotizing process originating in the cheek of the mouth with the secondary involvement of the gingiva and jawbone.

It occurs primarily in debilitated children, and the mortality rate is high. There is a strong, foul odor; marked by surrounding edema; absence of a specific erythematous halo; marked changes in the white blood cell count; and a high temperature.

Outdated, noma; cancrum oris; gangrenous stomatitis: Stomatonoma is a very dangerous and rapidly developing gangrenous ailment of the face and mouth.

Any ailment of the oral cavity or mouth; stomatosis: There are many kinds of stomatopathies including the burning mouth syndrome, dental decay, dental erosion, dry mouth, gum disease, and cold sores.

Descriptive of something with a mouth-like structure or opening: Stomatophorous larvae thrive on tiny aquatic animals.

In surgery, relating to an operation of shaping or forming a mouth: In the terrible car accident, Judy had to undergo a stomatoplastic operation because her mouth had been quite damaged and deformed due to the accident.

Plastic surgery involving the mouth: Stomatoplasty is a surgical procedure involving the reconstruction of the mouth, and sometimes of the cervix.

In zoology, one of the Stomatopoda, an order of the crustaceans: A mantis shrimp is a stomatopod, a marine crustacean of the order Stomatopoda.

In pathology, a bleeding from the mouth; oral bleeding: Stomatorrhagia can originate from any part of the mouth, like from the gums, tongue, inner cheeks, or other mucosal tissues.

An instrument for examining the interior of the mouth: A stomatoscope consists of a little light at the end of a stick and which can illuminate the inside of the mouth for an examination.

An examination of the mouth; oral endoscopy: In order to perform a stomatoscopy, a specialized optical device called a stomatoscope must be used.

A stomatoscopy is useful for detecting any potential medical disorders in the mouth.

A surgical procedure involving the incision in the cervix: Because Sally was in labor for more than the usual amount of time, a stomatotomy was performed by Dr. Smart to facilitate the process of giving birth to Sally's little baby.

Relating to a small surgically formed opening in a membrane: A stomatoushole hole or gap in the abdominal wall is especially necessary following a colostomy in order to allow the passage of waste from the body to enter an artificial anus.

In surgery, a small incision into the chest wall: The procedure of a thoracostomy is important for inserting a tube, to drain, or to insert a catheter to remove air, blood, or fluid from the pluvial area.