FISTULOUS

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 Dictionary entry overview: What does fistulous mean? 

• FISTULOUS (adjective)
  The adjective FISTULOUS has 2 senses:

1. of or pertaining to or resembling a fistula

2. hollow and tube-shaped like a reed

  Familiarity information: FISTULOUS used as an adjective is rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• FISTULOUS (adjective)

Sense 1

Meaning:

Of or pertaining to or resembling a fistula

Classified under:

Relational adjectives (pertainyms)

Pertainym:

fistula (an abnormal passage leading from a suppurating cavity to the body surface)

Derivation:

fistula (an abnormal passage leading from a suppurating cavity to the body surface)

Sense 2

Meaning:

Hollow and tube-shaped like a reed

Synonyms:

fistular; fistulate; fistulous

Similar:

hollow (not solid; having a space or gap or cavity)

Domain category:

pathology (the branch of medical science that studies the causes and nature and effects of diseases)