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Fistula

Fistula

(Science: anatomy, surgery) An abnormal passage or communication, usually between two internal organs or leading from an internal organ to the surface of the body.

Frequently designated according to the organs or parts with which it communicates, as anovaginal, brochocutaneous, hepatopleural, pulmonoperitoneal, rectovaginal, urethrovaginal and the like. Such passages are frequently created experimentally for the purpose of obtaining body secretions for physiologic study.

Origin: L. Fistula = pipe


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... can have babies, thats why i posed the question ... well can 12/13 yo be really ready... but i was speaking biologically too - with the whole fistula problem ,and a higher chance of death in childbirth ... i think that signs from nature are not always the best and most accurate

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Wed Jan 31, 2007 6:11 am
 
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im not talking about biologically, but even then, i doubt it... look at all the trouble the 12/13 year olds who are suffering from fistula ??

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Tue Jan 30, 2007 11:33 pm
 
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