Word Type

Noun

The word "fistula" can be used as a noun.

Word Relationships

Coordinate Terms

anastomosis

Derived Terms

anal fistula arteriovenous fistula fistula-in-ano fistular fistulate fistulation fistuliform fistulization fistulize fistulogram fistulotomy fistulous pancreatic fistula vesicovaginal fistula

Context

medicine

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

animal disease passage passageway

Type Of (IsA)

disease passage

Related Terms

abnormal connection hole organ pipe tube vessel

Synonym Network

depravity fistulous withers pipe tube

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