Having or containing fistulas; characterized by the presence of tube-like passages or structures.
From Latin fistula + -ose (suffix meaning 'full of' or 'having'). This adjective form emphasizes the presence or abundance of fistula-like features.
Botanists describe certain plant structures as fistulose when they're hollow and tubular inside—a fistulose stem is like a plant's own plumbing system, which makes it surprisingly strong while remaining lightweight.
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