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Fistula
Meaning: An abnormal connection between two hollow organs, or between an organ and the skin.
In practice: A perianal fistula was found in the young man with Crohn disease.
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Which word means: Inflammation of skin folds caused by friction, heat and moisture, often with secondary fungal infection.
Answer: Intertrigo
Which word means: A collection of blood in the front chamber of the eye, usually after blunt trauma.
Answer: Hyphaema
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