Fistulana

/ˌfɪstjʊˈlɑːnə/ noun

Definition

A collection of medical literature, knowledge, or case studies relating to fistulas; the body of fistula-related medical information.

Etymology

From fistula with the suffix -ana meaning 'a collection of miscellaneous information or anecdotes.' This follows the pattern of similar medical knowledge collections.

Kelly Says

Just as boxing enthusiasts collected 'fistiana,' medical scholars created 'fistulana'—old case notes about infected wounds that formed tunnels—basically the first medical case files!

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