Is 瘺 used in personal names?

No, it is almost never used in personal names due to its strong and specific medical meaning referring to an abnormal passage or fistula.

What is the difference between 瘺 and 瘘?

瘺 is the traditional form, while 瘘 is the simplified form used in mainland China. They refer to the same medical condition.

In what contexts is this character typically encountered?

This character is found almost exclusively in medical contexts, specifically in terms describing fistulas (e.g., 肛瘺 - anal fistula, 肠瘺 - intestinal fistula).

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Fistula — an abnormal passage or tunnel between two organs, or between an organ and the skin.

Fistula — an abnormal passage or tunnel between

Usage highlights

Anal fistulaIntestinal fistulaFistula tractVesicovaginal fistulaArteriovenous fistulaFistula formation

Synonyms

瘘— Alternative simplified form of 瘺

Usage & contexts

Examples

The patient was diagnosed with an anal fistula (肛瘺).
A vesicovaginal fistula is a serious condition (膀胱阴道瘺).
He underwent surgery to repair the intestinal fistula (肠瘺).
Fistulas can cause chronic drainage and infection (瘺管).

Collocations

Anal fistula(肛瘺)
Intestinal fistula(肠瘺)
Fistula tract(瘺管)
Vesicovaginal fistula(膀胱阴道瘺)
Arteriovenous fistula(动静脉瘺)
Fistula formation(瘺形成)

Idioms

There are no common idioms featuring this character due to its specific medical nature.

Cultural background

FAQ

The character 瘺 is primarily used in medical terminology, reflecting traditional and modern Chinese medical practice.
Historically, conditions like fistulas were documented in ancient Chinese medical texts, though treatments have evolved significantly.

瘺 (lòu) - Fistula — an abnormal passage or tunnel between