fistulous

[ fis-choo-luhs ]

adjective

1. Pathology. pertaining to or resembling a fistula.
2. tubelike; tubular.
3. containing tubes or tubelike parts.

fistulous

/ ˈfɪstjʊlɪt; ˈfɪstjʊləs; ˈfɪstjʊlə /

adjective

1. pathol containing, relating to, or resembling a fistula
2. hollow, esp slender and hollow; reedlike or tubular
3. containing tubes or tubelike parts

Other Words From

• multi·fistu·lar adjective
• multi·fistu·lous adjective
• un·fistu·lous adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of fistulous¹

From the Latin word fistulōsus, dating back to 1570–80. See fistula, -ous

Example Sentences

This Mount Sinai study is the first to apply single-cell transcriptomics of perianal fistulous tracts, and to recruit Black patients with the chronic condition for a diverse and comprehensive study cohort.

From Science Daily

Stem 2–3° high; peduncle thickened and fistulous below the head; flowers purple; achenes and pappus 3´ long.—Sparingly escaped from cultivation.

From Project Gutenberg

The fistulous channel remains open as long as the contents of the cavity or canal with which it is connected can pass through it.

From Project Gutenberg

On these accounts, a seton passing through the base of the ulcer in poll-evil and fistulous withers is so beneficial.

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This Balsam mundifies, incarnates, and cicatrizes Wounds; being likewise good against the Bitings of venomous Beasts, and fistulous and malignant Ulcers.

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