fistula of the withers
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fistula — An abnormal passage from one epithelial surface to another epithelial surface. [L. a pipe, a tube] abdominal f. a fistulous passage connecting one of the abdominal viscera … Medical dictionary
fistula — /fis choo leuh/, n., pl. fistulas, fistulae / lee /. 1. Pathol. a narrow passage or duct formed by disease or injury, as one leading from an abscess to a free surface, or from one cavity to another. 2. Surg. an opening made into a hollow organ,… … Universalium
fistula — /ˈfɪstʃələ/ (say fischuhluh) noun (plural fistulas or fistulae /ˈfɪstʃəli/ (say fischuhlee)) 1. a narrow passage or duct formed by congenital abnormality or by disease or injury, as one leading from an abscess to a free surface, or from one… …
fistulous withers — noun a chronic inflammation of the withers of a horse • Syn: ↑fistula • Hypernyms: ↑animal disease * * * noun plural but usually singular in construction : a deep seated chronic inflammation of the withers of the horse usually involving the… … Useful english dictionary
fis|tu|la — «FIHS chu luh», noun, plural las, lae « lee». 1. a reed or pipe; tube. 2. a deep passage connecting a sore on the skin with some internal cavity or organ. It is caused by a wound, abscess, or disease. 3. Veterinary Medicine. a pus generating… … Useful english dictionary
