The stoma nurse
Example: The stoma nurse helped the patient manage the new care routine.
Definition
"The stoma nurse" is a specialized healthcare professional who provides care, support, and education to patients with stomas, helping them manage their new care routines effectively after surgeries like colostomies or ileostomies.
Translations
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la enfermera de estoma -
de stoma-verpleegkundige -
la infermera de l'estoma -
l'infirmière stomathérapeute -
die Stomatherapeutin
Etymology
The term "the stoma nurse" combines 'stoma,' derived from the Greek word 'stoma' meaning 'mouth' or 'opening,' referring to the surgically created opening on the body, and 'nurse,' from Latin 'nutrire,' meaning to nourish or care. Did you know? The role evolved as surgical techniques improved, emphasizing specialized post-operative care.
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"The stoma nurse" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Medical Professions - (B1) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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