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fis⋅tu⋅lous

[fis-choo-luhs]
–adjective
1. Pathology. pertaining to or resembling a fistula.
2. tubelike; tubular.
3. containing tubes or tubelike parts.
Also, fis⋅tu⋅lar, fis⋅tu⋅late [fis-choo-lit] .


Origin:
1570–80; < L fistulōsus. See fistula, -ous
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fis·tu·lous   (fĭs'chə-ləs)   
adj.  
  1. Of or resembling a fistula.

  2. Tubular and hollow, as the leaves of a scallion.

  3. Made of or containing tubular parts.

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Medical Dictionary

Main Entry: fis·tu·lous
Pronunciation: -l&s
Function: adjective
: of, relating to, or having the form or nature of a fistula
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fistulous fis·tu·lous (fĭs'chə-ləs) or fis·tu·lar (-lər)
adj.
Relating to or containing a fistula.

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