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stomach worm
nounLow (technical term with rare metaphorical use)
/ˈstʌm.ək ˌwɜːm/A parasitic worm that infects the stomach or digestive tract of animals, typically referring to nematodes of the genera such as Haemonchus or Ascaridia.
stomachache
nounMedium-High (Common in everyday conversation, especially concerning health.)
/ˈstʌməkˌeɪk/Pain in the area of the stomach.
stomacher
nounC1/C2 (Specialised/Historical)
/ˈstʌməkə(r)/A decorated triangular panel of stiff material, worn over the chest and abdomen by women in the 16th–17th centuries as part of formal attire.
stomachic
adjectivenounC2/Obsolete
/stəˈmæk.ɪk/relating to the stomach or digestive system; promoting appetite or digestion.
stomack
nounB1
/ˈstʌm.ək/the internal organ in the body where food is digested.
stomata
nounC2
/stə(ʊ)ˈmɑːtə/The plural form of 'stoma'; minute pores in the epidermis of a leaf or stem through which gases (like carbon dioxide and oxygen) and water vapour pass.
stomate
nounLow
/ˈstəʊmeɪt/A microscopic pore in the epidermis of leaves and stems, allowing gas exchange.
stomatitis
nounC2
/ˌstəʊ.məˈtaɪ.tɪs/Inflammation of the mucous membrane in the mouth.
stomatology
nounC2
/ˌstəʊ.məˈtɒl.ə.dʒi/The branch of medicine concerned with the study, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases and disorders of the mouth and its structures.
stomatomy
nounVery low
/stəʊˈmætəmi/A surgical incision into the mouth or oral cavity.
stomatoplasty
nounVery Rare / Technical
/ˈstəʊ.mə.təˌplæs.ti/A surgical procedure to repair or reconstruct the mouth, particularly the opening of the mouth or oral cavity.
stomatopod
nounC2
/ˈstɒm.ə.təʊ.pɒd/A marine crustacean of the order Stomatopoda, characterized by a pair of powerful, raptorial claws used for striking prey, such as mantis shrimps.
stomatotomy
nounVery Low (Specialist Medical Term)
/ˌstəʊ.məˈtɒt.ə.mi/A surgical incision into the mouth or a mouth-like opening.
stomium
nounVery Low (Technical/Scientific)
/ˈstəʊ.mi.əm/The part of a sporangium or pollen sac where dehiscence (splitting open to release spores or pollen) occurs.
stomodaeum
nounVery Low (C2/Technical)
/ˌstɒmə(ʊ)ˈdiːəm/The anterior portion of the digestive tract in certain invertebrates and embryonic vertebrates, forming the mouth and sometimes the pharynx.
stomodeum
nounVery Low (Technical/Specialist)
/ˌstəʊmə(ʊ)ˈdiːəm/The primitive, ectodermal invagination in an embryo that develops into the anterior part of the alimentary canal, including the mouth.
stomp
nounverbverb-intransitive+1B1
/stɒmp/to bring one's foot down heavily and noisily on the ground or an object.
stompie
nounVery Low (internationally); Regional (High in South Africa)
/ˈstɒmpi/A cigarette butt; the discarded end of a smoked cigarette.
stone
adjectiveadverbnoun+2A2
/stəʊn/A hard, solid, non-metallic mineral material of which rock is made; a small piece of such material.
stone age
nounB2
/ˈstəʊn ˌeɪdʒ/The prehistoric period when early humans made and used stone tools and weapons.

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