Fistulate

//ˈfɪstjʊleɪt// adj, verb

adj, verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    To make or become hollow like a fistula, or pipe. ambitransitive, obsolete

    "a fistulated ulcer"

Adjective
  1. 1
    Hollowed like a fistula. not-comparable
Adjective
  1. 1
    hollow and tube-shaped like a reed wordnet

Etymology

Compare Latin fistulatus (“furnished with pipes”).

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