Ostomy Crossword Puzzle

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Across

1. part of the intestinal tract ending in the anus
5. removal of cells or tissues for examination under a microscope
7. protruding rim used to hold it in place or attach it to another object
9. where you go for support and info
10. abnormal mass of tissue resulting from excessive cell division
11. certified individual calling on a new or about-to-be ostomate
13. abrupt, sharp and brief pain
15. surgical opening from the colon to the abdomen's surface to form a stoma
18. fake leather
20. another word for bag
22. lacking vitality as from weariness or illness
23. co-operative unit
24. person who has had ostomy surgery
26. acronym used when collectively referring to Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis
27. soft tumors
29. 12th letter of the Greek alphabet
32. tubes that carry urine from the kidney to the bladder
34. anatomical container for urine
35. indefinitely long period of time
38. irritation of the colon
39. another name for urinary diversion
42. public meeting or assembly for open discussion
43. excessive loss of water from the body, as from illness or fluid deprivation

Down

2. instrument used to look into the esophagus, stomach, colon, or rectum
3. beverage made by steeping leaves in water
4. chalky liquid used to coat the inside of organs in order to show up on x-rays
6. operation
7. lacking strength; feeble
8. increase in size
12. lower end of the small intestine
14. liquid containing body wastes
16. surgical procedure that enables stool or urine to exit the body through an opening in the abdomen
17. substance used as nourishment
18. large vessel
19. characterized by high volume
21. something declared or promised
22. molded plate of an ostomy pouch
23. first digit on the radial side of the hand
25. part or division of the intestine
26. surgical opening from the ileum to the abdomen's surface to form a stoma
28. surgical opening in the abdomen to allow for disposal of body  wastes
30. sore on the skin surface or stomach
31. opinions, convictions or principles
33. characterized by spasms
36. head of government of a city or town
37. part of the intestine that goes from the cecum to the rectum
39. large vase that usually has a pedestal
40. no longer new
41. abbr. for nurse trained to help patients care for and adjust to their ostomy
42. abbr. for Finance Officer



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London & District Ostomy Association
is an affiliated Chapter of the
United Ostomy Association of Canada.
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