Also Known As:
Stoma Nurse, ET Nurse
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Definition:
A nurse who cares for patients with an ostomy.
Related Terms
• Ostomy
• Stoma
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Enterostomal Therapy (ET) Nurse (en-tuh-roh-STOH-mul THEH-ruh-pee nerss)
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