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fistulate

/ˈfɪs.tjʊ.leɪt/

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adjective

/ˈfɪs.tjʊ.leɪt/formalmedicalobsolete
  • ruУстаревшее прилагательное, означающее 'трубчатый' или 'полый, как труба', исторически использовавшееся в анатомии и ботанике.

An obsolete adjective meaning 'tubular' or 'hollow like a pipe', historically used in anatomy and botany.

  1. Hollow and tube-shapedC2formal

    Having a hollow, cylindrical form, similar to a reed or pipe.

    ruПолый и трубчатый

    • The plant's stem is fistulate, allowing water to flow through easily.
    • Certain grasses have fistulate leaves that are adapted for specific environments.
    • The fistulate structure of the bone provides both strength and lightness.

    Synonymscannularfistularfistulousreedliketubular

    Antonymscompactfilledsolid