1. Having a fistula or fistulas; characterized by the presence of an abnormal passage or opening.
Usage: Medical term

1. To form or develop a fistula; to become fistulous.
Usage: Medical term; Rare

Examples

• The patient's fistulate wound required surgical intervention.
• The infection began to fistulate, creating an abnormal channel beneath the skin.
• Fistulate tissue was observed during the examination.
• The abscess threatened to fistulate if left untreated.
• Doctors identified a fistulate condition that needed immediate attention.