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Fistula

A reed; a pipe.

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Passage 76% connected

The act of passing; transit from one place to another; movement from point to point; a going by, over, across, or through; as, the passage of a man o…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Passageway 76% connected

A way for passage; a hall. See Passage, 5.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Fistular 74% connected

Hollow and cylindrical, like a pipe or reed.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Fistular 74% connected

Hollow and cylindrical, like a pipe or reed.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Fistulous 74% connected

Having the form or nature of a fistula; as, a fistulous ulcer.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Fistulous 74% connected

Having the form or nature of a fistula; as, a fistulous ulcer.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Sinus 92% connected

of Sinus

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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