stoma
Definitions of stoma
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a mouth or mouthlike opening (especially one created by surgery on the surface of the body to create an opening to an internal organ)synonyms: huidmondje, porie
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a minute epidermal pore in a leaf or stem through which gases and water vapor can passsynonyms: huidmondje, porie
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