stoma
US /ˈstoʊ.mə/
UK /ˈstəʊ.mə/
名詞
1.
氣孔
a small opening in the surface of a leaf or stem through which gases and water vapor pass
範例:
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The stoma allows the plant to take in carbon dioxide for photosynthesis.
氣孔允許植物吸收二氧化碳進行光合作用。
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During a drought, a plant may close each stoma to prevent water loss.
在乾旱期間，植物可能會關閉每個氣孔以防止水分流失。
2.
造口, 人工開口
an artificial opening made in an organ of the body, such as the colon, to allow the passage of waste
範例:
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The surgeon created a stoma during the colostomy procedure.
外科醫生在結腸造口術中製造了一個造口。
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Proper care of the stoma is essential to prevent infection.
妥善護理造口對於預防感染至關重要。