fistulate

/ˌfɪsˈtʊleɪt, ˌfɪsˈtoʊleɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to form or become a fistule; to form a fistulous opening

“The tree was fistulated by the disease.”

2. adjective

having or forming a fistulous opening; fistulous

“The fistulate stem of the plant was a sign of the disease.”

Synonyms

  • fistulated
  • fistulous

Antonyms

  • intact
  • unfistulated