FISTULA - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Noun

an abnormal passage leading from a suppurating cavity to the body surface

Categories: Passage, Passageway

Synonyms

Fistulous withers, Fistula, Sinus

🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)

The word "fistula" was borrowed from Latin fistula.

🔗 Related Words

fester – A related word in the same word family.

🧩 Fun Fact

Many Latin words entered English twice—once through French and once through direct borrowing.

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