adjective
- relating to or denoting a surgical opening (stoma) made in the small intestine, or the care and management of such openings
Usage: medical/clinical term; often used in healthcare and nursing contexts
Examples
- The enterostomal therapist provided education on pouching systems for the patient.
- Enterostomal care requires regular monitoring and proper hygiene practices.
- The hospital hired an enterostomal nurse specialist to support patients with ostomies.
- Enterostomal complications can include skin irritation and infection if not properly managed.