fester

English

/ˈfɛstə(ɹ)/, /ˈfɛstɚ/

noun
Definitions
  • (pathology) A fistula.
  • (pathology) A sore or an ulcer of the skin.
  • The condition of something that festers; a festering; a festerment.

Etymology

Derived from Old French festre derived from Latin fistula (pipe, catheter, ulcer, flute, tube, tube pipe, water pipe) root from Proto-Indo-European *bʰeyd- (split, break, cleave, separate, chop, break down).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*bʰeyd-

Gloss

split, break, cleave, separate, chop, break down

Concept
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Ontological Category

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