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Meaning of "fistula" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD FISTULA

From Latin: pipe, tube, hollow reed, ulcer.
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PRONUNCIATION OF FISTULA

fistula  [ˈfɪstjʊlə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF FISTULA

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Fistula is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES FISTULA MEAN IN ENGLISH?

fistula

Fistula

A fistula is an abnormal connection between an organ, vessel, or intestine and another structure. Fistulas are usually caused by injury or surgery, but they can also result from an infection or inflammation. Fistulas are generally a disease condition, but they may be surgically created for therapeutic reasons. When not used by medical professionals, the term is often used to refer to a urogenital fistula.

Definition of fistula in the English dictionary

The definition of fistula in the dictionary is an abnormal opening between one hollow organ and another or between a hollow organ and the surface of the skin, caused by ulceration, congenital malformation, etc. Other definition of fistula is any musical wind instrument; a pipe.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH FISTULA


amphiblastula
ˌæmfɪˈblæstjʊlə
blastula
ˈblæstjʊlə
blastular
ˈblæstjʊlə
capitula
kəˈpɪtjʊlə
capitular
kəˈpɪtjʊlə
comatula
kəʊˈmætjʊlə
fistular
ˈfɪstjʊlə
formula
ˈfɔːmjʊlə
mutular
ˈmjuːtjʊlə
particular
pəˈtɪkjʊlə
popular
ˈpɒpjʊlə
pustular
ˈpʌstjʊlə
regular
ˈrɛɡjʊlə
rotula
ˈrɒtjʊlə
situla
ˈsɪtjʊlə
spatula
ˈspætjʊlə
subtitular
sʌbˈtɪtjʊlə
tarantula
təˈræntjʊlə
titular
ˈtɪtjʊlə
Vistula
ˈvɪstjʊlə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE FISTULA

fissure eruption
fissure of Rolando
fissure of Sylvius
fissured
fist
fist bump
fistfight
fistful
fistiana
fistic
fistical
fisticuff
fisticuffs
fistmele
fistnote
fistulae
fistular
fistulate
fistulous
fisty

WORDS THAT END LIKE FISTULA

aula
curricula
Dracula
Eula
gula
hula
insula
kula
ligula
matricula
nebula
peninsula
pula
regula
San Pedro Sula
tabula
the Peninsula
Tula
Ursula
vincula

Synonyms and antonyms of fistula in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «fistula» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF FISTULA

Find out the translation of fistula to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of fistula from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «fistula» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

fístula
570 millions of speakers

English

fistula
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

नालव्रण
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الناسور
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

свищ
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

fístula
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ভগন্দর
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

fistule
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Fistula
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Fistel
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

누공
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Fistula
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

lổ mui
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஃபிஸ்துலா
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

भगेंद्रा
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

fistül
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

fistola
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

przetoki
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

свищ
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

fistula
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

συρίγγιο
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

fistel
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

fistel
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

fistel
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of fistula

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «FISTULA»

The term «fistula» is quite widely used and occupies the 42.887 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «FISTULA» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «fistula» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «fistula» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about fistula

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «FISTULA»

Discover the use of fistula in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to fistula and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Obstetric Fistula: Guiding Principles for Clinical ...
This practical manual has three main objectives: to draw attention to the urgent issue of obstetric fistula; provide background information along with principles for developing fistula prevention and treatment strategies and programmes; and ...
Gwyneth Lewis, World Health Organization, L. De Bernis, 2006
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Arteriovenous Fistula: New Insights for the Healthcare ...
Arteriovenous Fistula: New Insights for the Healthcare Professional: 2011 Edition is a ScholarlyPaper™ that delivers timely, authoritative, and intensively focused information about Arteriovenous Fistula in a compact format.
‎2012
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Obstetric Fistula
This book is the only one on the subject.
Robert F. Zacharin, 2012
4
US Medical Students' Knowledge of Obstetric Fistula in ...
Obstetric fistula is a devastating child birth injury affecting millions of women worldwide.
Trisha Anest, 2009
5
Advances in Digestive System Fistula Research and Treatment: ...
Y00 and colleagues published their study in Pediatric Radiology (Congenital esophageal stenosis associated with esophageal atresia/tracheoesophageal fistula: clinical and radiologic features. Pediatric Radiology, 2010;40(8):1353-9).
‎2012
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Wound Care: A Collaborative Practice Manual
Assessment of the fistula involves assessment of the fistula source, surrounding skin and fistula output, and fluid and electrolyte status. Evaluation of the fistula source may involve use of diagnostic tests, such as radiographs, to determine exact ...
Carrie Sussman, Barbara M. Bates-Jensen, 2007
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Atlas of Head & Neck Surgery--otolaryngology
774 Mandibular Surgery, Cleft Lip/ Palate, TMJ Surgery Section III Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery ffTEl OROMASAL AND OROANTRAL FISTULA REPAIR This type of repair involves closure of a communication between the oral and nasal ...
Byron J. Bailey, 2001
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Advances in Vascular Fistula Research and Treatment: 2011 ...
lumbar diskectomy Scientists discuss in 'Bifurcated endograft repair of ilio-iliac arteriovenous fistula secondary to lumbar diskectomy' new findings in angiology. “Ilio-iliac arteriovenous (AV) fistula is a rare complication after lumbar diskectomy.
‎2012
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Principles and Practice of Palliative Care and Supportive ...
CHAPTER. 24. •. PRINCIPLES. OF. FISTULA. AND. STOMA. MANAGEMENT. PAR CARDIOPULMONARY AND VASC .AR SYNDROMES MANAGEMENT SHALINI DALAL, GAYATRI. DOROTHY B. DOUGHTY A significant number of patients ...
Ann M. Berger, John L. Shuster, Jamie H. Von Roenn, 2007
10
Hypospadias Surgery: An Illustrated Guide
Barry O'Donell of Dublin famously commented: "Three statements I never believed in my life: of course I love you, darling, the cheque is in the mail and I never had a complication or a fistula after hypospadias repair". A fistula is defined as a ...
Ahmed T. Hadidi, A. A. F. Azmy, 2004

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «FISTULA»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term fistula is used in the context of the following news items.
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Mum: Help me
He suffers from tracheoesophageal fistula – his esophagus was not properly formed so there is no connection from his mouth to his stomach. «Nation News, Jul 15»
2
Video: Family's pride as tragic 23-day-old baby saves life as …
Scans revealed a birth defect called a tracheoesophageal fistula, where the pipe between the throat and stomach does not connect, and the tot ... «Nafferton Today, Jul 15»
3
My first million — Nick Jenkins
Among other causes, I have given quite a lot of money towards obstetric fistula surgery in Africa. Out of 500m women in Africa, 2m are left badly ... «Financial Times, Jul 15»
4
Local infant struggling with health problems needs assistance
Gordon was born with multiple medical conditions including esophageal atresia, tracheo esophageal fistula and had to have her entire airway ... «Hampton County Guardian, Jul 15»
5
Pancreatic Fistula Global Clinical Trials Review, H1, 2015
This report provides top line data relating to the clinical trials on Pancreatic Fistula. Report includes an overview of trial numbers and their ... «PR Newswire, Jul 15»
6
Mat-Su VA clinic report reveals need for reform
The patient died at the outside facility, following a surgical procedure to repair the fistula. The Office of Inspector General concluded in the ... «Mat-Su Valley Frontiersman, Jul 15»
7
Kebbi Governor's Wife Restates Support For VVF Patients
The wife of Kebbi state governor, Hajia Zainab Atiku Bagudu, has reassured patients of Vesico-vaginal Fistula (VVF) in the state of her continued support ... «NAIJ.COM, Jul 15»
8
Cassia fistula: A sight for sore eyes
Cassia fistula, commonly called Golden Shower Tree or Indian Laburnum, as the name suggests, originated in the Indian sub-continent and ... «Stabroek News, Jul 15»
9
MDGs: Bangladesh is a role model now
UNFPA supported all rehabilitation centres in the country where survivors of fistula are provided with skill training to aid their rehabilitation and ... «The Daily Star, Jul 15»
10
I would not wish fistula even on my worst enemy, woman says
An obstetric fistula victim, the 40-year-old woman has to contend with all manner of public ridicule. A person suffering from the condition has no ... «The Standard Digital News, Jul 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Fistula [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/fistula>. Apr 2024 ».
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