stoma
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/ˈstəʊmə/
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/ˈstəʊmə/
A small hole in a plant's leaf or stem that lets air in and out.
The plant's stoma opened to release excess oxygen.
植物的气孔打开以释放多余的氧气。
A small opening in some animals that works like a mouth.
The insect had a tiny stoma on its underside.
昆虫的底部有一个小气孔。
A hole made in the body, like in the colon or windpipe, to help with breathing or digestion.
After the surgery, the patient had a stoma to help with breathing.
手术后,患者有一个气孔以帮助呼吸。