fistula

A medical term referring to an abnormal passage or connection between two internal organs or between an organ and the body surface, often resulting from injury, infection, or surgery.

• 🇪🇸Término médico que designa un conducto o conexión anormal entre dos órganos internos, o entre un órgano y la superficie del cuerpo, generalmente causada por lesión, infección o intervención quirúrgica.

1. Abnormal passage in the body C1 formal medical

   An abnormal connection or passageway that forms between two organs or between an organ and the body surface, often due to infection or injury.

   • The surgeon successfully repaired the fistula connecting the intestine to the bladder.
   • A dental fistula can develop from an untreated tooth abscess.
   • Patients with Crohn's disease are at higher risk of developing fistulas.

   🇪🇸Fístula

   Sinónimos: sinustract

2. Equine inflammation C2 formal medical

   A chronic inflammation of the withers (the ridge between the shoulder blades) in horses, often resulting in a discharging sore.

   • The veterinarian diagnosed the horse with a fistula of the withers.
   • Proper saddle fitting can help prevent fistulas in horses.
   • The old mare had a fistula that required regular cleaning and treatment.

   🇪🇸Fístula de la cruz

• fistulae plural form
• fistulas plural form
• fistulae' possessive plural form
• fistulas' possessive plural form
• fistula's possessive singular form