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fistula — meaning in English

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English meaning

fistula noun An unusual channel connecting two body parts, such as organs or blood vessels, that are not normally joined.

Senses

fistula is used for these senses in English:

fistula (medicine) An abnormal connection or passageway between organs or vessels that normally do not connect.
fistula (rare) A tube, a pipe, or a hole.

fistula — full definition

noun An unusual channel connecting two body parts, such as organs or blood vessels, that are not normally joined.
noun A tube, pipe, or opening.
noun A tube once used to drink the Eucharistic wine from the chalice during certain church ceremonies, such as papal Mass.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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