anal fistula

noun

A chronic abnormal communication between the epithelialised surface of the anal canal and (usually) the perianal skin.

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Meanings

nounanal fistula (plural anal fistulas or anal fistulae)

plural anal fistulas · plural anal fistulae

  1. medicineA chronic abnormal communication between the epithelialised surface of the anal canal and (usually) the perianal skin.

Translations

Japanese 痔瘻
  • 痔瘻 (jirō)chronic abnormal communication
Polish przetoka okołoodbytnicza
  • przetoka okołoodbytniczachronic abnormal communication
Cite this entry
APA

anal fistula. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/anal%20fistula

MLA

“anal fistula.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/anal%20fistula. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “anal fistula,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/anal%20fistula.

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