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1. (n.) fistula
Pathol. a narrow passage or duct formed by disease or injury.
2. fistula
a surgical opening into a hollow organ for drainage.
Etymology: (1350–1400; ME < L: pipe, tube, fistula)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) fistulous withers, fistula
a chronic inflammation of the withers of a horse
2. (noun) fistula, sinus
an abnormal passage leading from a suppurating cavity to the body surface
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1. (noun) fistula
a reed; a pipe
2. (noun) fistula
a pipe for convejing water
3. (noun) fistula
a permanent abnormal opening into the soft parts with a constant discharge; a deep, narrow, chronic abscess; an abnormal opening between an internal cavity and another cavity or the surface; as, a salivary fistula; an anal fistula; a recto-vaginal fistula
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U.S. National Library of Medicine |
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1. fistula
Abnormal communication most commonly seen between two internal organs, or between an internal organ and the surface of the body.
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