Fistula
7 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
An abnormal channel or passage connecting two internal organs or leading from an organ to the body surface, typically caused by injury or disease.
“The surgeon repaired a fistula that had formed between the bladder and the bowel.”
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fis·tu·la
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FISTULA ends in A, uncommon for medical terms, making the A ending a useful distinguishing clue
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F scores 4 points and the terminal A allows many hooks, FISTULA is a valid medical term for competitive play
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