No. 16,561 in Russian
свищ
A fistula or a pipe (context-dependent).
In a sentence
На трубопроводе образовался свищ, что привело к утечке.
A fistula formed in the pipeline, causing a leak.
Here, 'свищ' stands for a physical hole or rupture in an object like a pipeline, showing a technical or engineering usage.
Врач обнаружил свищ у пациента на десне.
The doctor found a fistula on the patient’s gum.
In this context, 'свищ' refers to a medical condition, specifically an abnormal passage between an organ and the external environment or another organ.
В ветке дерева показался свищ, через который просачивалась влага.
A fistula appeared in the tree branch, through which moisture was seeping.
Here, 'свищ' describes a natural opening or passage in a tree branch, again emphasizing its meaning as an opening or passage.
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