Definition of Fistula

Fis´tu`la
n.1.A reed; a pipe.
2.A pipe for convejing water.
3.(Med.) 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.
Incomplete fistula
(Med.) a fistula open at one end only.


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animal disease, fistulous withers


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