noun
urostomy
Medical term for a surgically created opening in the urinary system.
膀胱がんの手術後、ウロストミーを造設した。
After surgery for bladder cancer, a urostomy was created.
noun
Refers to a device or pouch that replaces the bladder's function; often used interchangeably with 人工膀胱.
See also: 人工膀胱 (じんこうぼうこう)
ウロストミーは人工膀胱とも呼ばれる。
A urostomy is also called an artificial bladder.