Meaning ofstomain English

Noun

1. a tiny pore in plant epidermis; for gas exchange
   The stoma on the leaf surface allows for gas exchange.
2. a surgical opening in a membrane; for waste passage
   A stoma was created in the patient's intestine for waste removal.
3. a mouthlike opening in animals; for ingestion
   The insect's stoma is used for sucking nectar from flowers.