fistulize

[ fis-choo-lahyz ]

verb (used without object)

, fis·tu·lized, fis·tu·liz·ing.

1. Pathology. to form a fistula.

verb (used with object)

, fis·tu·lized, fis·tu·liz·ing.

1. Surgery. to make a fistula.

Other Words From

• fistu·li·zation noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of fistulize¹

fistul(a) + -ize