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stoma
sto·ma / ˈstōmə/ • n. (pl. sto·mas or sto·ma·ta / -mətə; ˌstōˈmätə/ ) Bot. any of the minute pores in the epidermis of the leaf or stem of a plant, forming a slit of variable width that allows movement of gases in and out of the intercellular spaces. Also called stomate. ∎ Zool. a small mouthlike opening in some lower animals. ∎ Med. an artificial opening made into a hollow organ, esp. one on the surface of the body leading to the gut or trachea. DERIVATIVES: sto·mal adj. ( Med. ). |
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"stoma." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Encyclopedia.com. 28 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "stoma." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Encyclopedia.com. (May 28, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O999-stoma.html "stoma." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Retrieved May 28, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O999-stoma.html |
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stoma (pl. stomata) A pore, large numbers of which are present in the epidermis of leaves (especially on the undersurface) and young shoots. Stomata function in gas exchange between the plant and the atmosphere. Each stoma is bordered by two semicircular guard cells, whose movements (due to changes in water content) control the size of the aperture. The term stoma is also used to mean both the pore and its associated guard cells.
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"stoma." A Dictionary of Biology. 2004. Encyclopedia.com. 28 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "stoma." A Dictionary of Biology. 2004. Encyclopedia.com. (May 28, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O6-stoma.html "stoma." A Dictionary of Biology. 2004. Retrieved May 28, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O6-stoma.html |
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stoma (stoh-mă) n. (pl. stomata)
1. (in anatomy) the mouth or any mouthlike part. 2. (in surgery) the artificial opening of a tube that has been brought to the abdominal surface (see colostomy, ileostomy). s. therapist a nurse specially trained in the care of these openings and the appliances used with them. —stomal adj. |
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"stoma." A Dictionary of Nursing. 2008. Encyclopedia.com. 28 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "stoma." A Dictionary of Nursing. 2008. Encyclopedia.com. (May 28, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O62-stoma.html "stoma." A Dictionary of Nursing. 2008. Retrieved May 28, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O62-stoma.html |
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stoma (pl. stomata) In botany, pore found mostly on the undersides of leaves that allow atmospheric gases to pass in and out for respiration and photosynthesis. Surrounding each stoma are two guard cells that can close to prevent excessive loss of water vapour. See also gas exchange; transpiration
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"stoma." World Encyclopedia. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. 28 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "stoma." World Encyclopedia. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. (May 28, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O142-stoma.html "stoma." World Encyclopedia. 2005. Retrieved May 28, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O142-stoma.html |
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stoma (pl. stomata) A small opening, many of which are found in the epidermal layers of plants, allowing access for carbon dioxide and egress for water. Stomata are surrounded by guard cells which control the pore size.
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MICHAEL ALLABY. "stoma." A Dictionary of Plant Sciences. 1998. Encyclopedia.com. 28 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. MICHAEL ALLABY. "stoma." A Dictionary of Plant Sciences. 1998. Encyclopedia.com. (May 28, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O7-stoma.html MICHAEL ALLABY. "stoma." A Dictionary of Plant Sciences. 1998. Retrieved May 28, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O7-stoma.html |
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stoma (anat., bot.) small opening. XVII. — Gr. stóma mouth.
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T. F. HOAD. "stoma." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology. 1996. Encyclopedia.com. 28 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. T. F. HOAD. "stoma." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology. 1996. Encyclopedia.com. (May 28, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O27-stoma.html T. F. HOAD. "stoma." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology. 1996. Retrieved May 28, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O27-stoma.html |
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