Glossary

Latin term for belly.

The absorption of substances through a boundary layer. Generally speaking, absorption means the uptake of excess liquid.

Refers to the access opening of a drainage pouch for direct access to the supply.

Describes a filter with activated carbon components which neutralises intestinal gases and prevents the pouch from swelling.

Describes the strength with which two things adhere to each other. In relation to ostomies, this is the adhesion between the skin and the baseplate.

Describes the entire surface of a baseplate, which ultimately adheres/sticks to the skin.

Alginate is a naturally occurring, bioactive hydrocolloid with a wound-healing effect, which is obtained from brown seaweed.

Means effective against bacteria or bactericidal.

Latin term for after.

This is the Latin term for an artificial bowel outlet, also known as a stoma.

Specifies the volume up to which a stoma or urine pouch may be filled.

Tubular or tube-like instrument that can be inserted into hollow organs or blood vessels. It is used to probe, drain, fill or flush fluids.

Indicates that a product has been carefully tested by the manufacturer and fulfils all relevant EU-wide requirements.

Means: Long lasting.

Connection system between baseplate and ostomy pouch. The base plate and ostomy pouch are separated from each other and can be securely connected using the Clic system - similar to a lunch box closure system.

A closed pouch is one that cannot be emptied - in general colostomy pouches. It must be replaced once the maximum filling volume has been reached.

Describes the procedure in which the colon is removed.

Latin term for a chronic inflammatory disease of the large intestine in which ulcers can form in the intestinal mucosa.

Latin word for the large intestine.

Drainage of the colon via the abdominal wall (colostoma).

"Combiflange" is the term we use to describe our special skin protection, which consists of two layers of hydrocolloid. The inner layer is thicker, the outer layer thinner, so it moulds perfectly to the surface of the skin.

Refer to "Urinal condom"

An inflammation of the skin caused by direct contact with a specific substance.

The ability to empty the bladder or bowel at the right time and in the right place.

Describes how high the inward curvature of a baseplate is.

Convexity refers to the inward curvature of the baseplate - like a hollow. This exerts targeted pressure on the stoma, causing it to protrude further into the pouch.

Is a chronic inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract that can occur from the mouth to the anus.

Refers to therapeutic measures taken for the purpose of curing a disease.

Abbreviation for "Electronic Instructions for Use".

Enteral (Greek for ‘intestinal’) nutrition describes the intake of food via the digestive tract, for example with the aid of a tube ("tube feeding").

Medical term for intestine.

Generally refers to faeces, secretions, urine, etc.

Designates our skin protection, which is free from any animal ingredients.

Collective term for mostly benign tissue neoplasms.

Abbreviation for chronic inflammatory bowel disease.

Abbreviation for "Instructions for use".

Expelling the small intestine through the abdominal wall (small bowel stoma).

Latin term for the last section of the small intestine.

In technical terms, this is a drainage of the ureters through the abdominal wall via a piece of colon.

Latin term for an intestinal obstruction. This means that the further transport of the intestinal contents is completely or partially disrupted.

Inability to control the passing of faeces and/or urine.

Necessity of a therapeutic or diagnostic intervention.

Refers to infection with a pathogen.

An attachment for an ostomy belt integrated into the supply system.

Describes the emptying of the bladder at regular intervals using a disposable catheter.

Is the mucous membrane that lines the inside of the intestine.

This is a disorder of the intestinal transit. Simply put: constipation. An intestinal obstruction can be life-threatening and it is therefore advisable to consult a doctor.

Fluid intake with the help of an infusion into the vein.

Irrigation is a type of bowel irrigation that helps colostomy wearers to empty their bowels in a targeted manner.

Without latex: Latex is known to cause allergies. All our products are therefore deliberately latex-free.

Leakiness: The skin around the stoma may not be smooth due to bumps or folds. This varies from person to person. Such skin irregularities can mean that the stoma puch does not fit tightly against the skin and leaks.

Describes a collection bag for urine which is worn on the leg.

Refers to the part that connects the pouch to the baseplate in a 2-part system.

Describes the destruction of cells due to toxins, lack of oxygen, frostbite, burns, injuries or infections.

A Nelaton tip is the most commonly used shape for catheters. It has a closed, straight hollow tip with 2-4 opposite openings (eyes).

As the name suggests, a night bag is a container used to collect excretions overnight.

A safety mechanism that prevents urine in urine bags and urostomy pouches from leaking back into the stoma.

Non-woven dressings are special plastic dressings that are highly absorbent, breathable, very soft and kind to the skin.

Refers to the medical care of children and adolescents.

The phenomenon of pancaking describes stool that sits on and around the stoma and does not slide into the pouch. Other stool has no space and can migrate under the stoma.

Parastomal hernias are intestinal ruptures that form next to a stoma (see "Hernia").

The skin area around the stoma is termed peristomal skin.

Describes a catheter that is designed for prolonged use.

Refers to a permanent stoma, i.e. a stoma that cannot be repositioned.

The plateau size describes the diameter, i.e. the width of the curvature, for convex supplies.

Means "after surgery".

Means "before surgery".

Means prophylactic.

Refers to a bowel movement - i.e. an unnatural slippage of the bowel.

If the bowel protrudes out of the stoma for more than six centimetres (two inches), it is called a prolapsed stoma (see "Prolapse").

This means that the stoma is above the level of the skin. In other words, the stoma protrudes slightly from the skin.

Pharmazentralnummer (Pharmaceutical Central Number): This is a standardised identification code for medicinal products and aids throughout Germany, which must be indicated by the respective manufacturer on the outer packaging in a machine-readable form.

This is the term for a closing mechanism of our ileostomy puches, which is folded upwards 3 times and finally closed with a flap.

Describes the detachment of the stoma from the skin, i.e. more precisely the opening of the wound edges.

Describes the process of secreting a large amount of fluid in the form of excudate (wound secretion).

SGX is a gelling agent that swells on contact with liquids and binds them.

Refers to a catheter for single use.

The skin barrier is the top layer of our skin and is made up of dead, flattened skin cells. It acts as a natural shield against external influences on the skin.

Refers to all microorganisms colonising the skin under physiological conditions.

"At skin level" means that the stoma will be flush with the skin. "Below skin level" means that the stoma is retracted inwards. A stoma "above skin level" means that it protrudes further out of the skin.

Material that protects the skin surrounding the stoma against often aggressive excretions.

Refers to a skin protection material in the form of a ring, which serves to protect the skin around the stoma and provide additional sealing.

This is an outlet with a soft silicone stopper for our urostomy pouches.

We use the term special supply to describe products with specialised supply options, for example in the area of premature baby care.

In the area of the stoma, stenosis is the narrowing of the stoma. Among other things, this can lead to faeces no longer or only partially finding their way into the stoma pouch.

In microbiology and pharmacy, sterile means "germ-free".

Generally speaking, the term comes from the Greek and means "mouth/opening". In medical terms, a stoma is a surgically created opening in the abdominal wall.

Is an ostomy accessory that is used for external support of the abdominal wall, for example in the case of a hernia.

This is a blockage in the bowel where stool cannot pass or only partially passes. Ostomy blockage can be caused by fibre-rich foods, for example.

The stoma opening is the opening in the baseplate or in the skin protection through which the stoma is passed.

A term commonly used in the Anglo-American world for specialised nurses for ostomy, incontinence and wound care.

Another term for excretions from the ostomy.

The entire process of changing the ostomy supply is described as a supply change.

The supply system refers to the supply components of a stoma in its entirety.

Refers to a deep tissue defect of the skin or mucous membrane.

Ulceration is the formation of an ulcer (Latin: ulcus). An ulcer is a tissue defect in the skin or mucous membrane. The causes are often infectious, ischaemic (reduced/lack of blood flow) or immunological (affecting the immune system).

This is a urine drainage aid for men that is used for incontinence. They are made of latex or silicone and are placed over the penis like a condom. The urine is drained into a separate bag via the drain valve.

Refers to a connection system with which the urostomy pouch and night bag can be joined together.

A urostomy is a surgically created, incontinent urinary diversion.

A "window" is an opening in the fabric cover of the stoma pouch that allows easy inspection of the ostomy.

A wound is an injury caused by severing or superficial damage to the skin or mucous membrane and possibly the underlying structures.

Wound and fistula drainage is a medical procedure used to drain fluids (blood, pus or wound secretions) from the body. This supports healing and prevents infections.

Dressing material that is applied to an external wound.

Refers to the treatment of wounds.

Is an tool, similar to a linial, for determining the depth of a wound.