fistula
noun/ˈfɪstjʊlə/
Frequency rank: #18,675 most common English word
Meaning
An abnormal passage or tunnel connecting two organs or an organ to the skin surface.
Example sentence
The doctor explained that the patient had developed fistula between the bladder and the bowel, requiring immediate surgery.
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