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fistula
nounC2 (Very Low Frequency in general English, high frequency in medical contexts)
/ˈfɪstjʊlə/An abnormal, tube-like passageway or connection that forms between two internal organs, or between an organ and the skin, usually due to injury, surgery, or disease.
fistulize
verb-intransitiveverb-transitiveExtremely Rare / Technical
/ˈfɪstjʊlaɪz/(of a medical condition) to develop into or form a fistula; to create an abnormal connection between two hollow spaces or organs.
fit
adjectivenounverb+2High
/fɪt/To be the right size and shape for something or someone; to be suitable or appropriate.
fit in
verbHigh
/ˈfɪt ɪn/To be socially compatible or accepted by a group; to conform or belong.
fit note
nounC1-C2
/ˈfɪt ˌnəʊt/An official medical certificate issued by a doctor in the UK, stating a person's fitness for work, often detailing any necessary adjustments or phased return.
fit out
nounverbB2
/ˌfɪt ˈaʊt/To equip or supply something (especially a building, vehicle, or space) with necessary items, furniture, or fixtures.
fit up
nounverbB2
/ˈfɪt ʌp/To falsely incriminate someone by fabricating evidence or testimony against them.
fitch
nounRare/Obsolete
/fɪtʃ/A European polecat (Mustela putorius) or its dark brown fur.
fitchburg
nounLow (Proper noun, specific to geographical and personal contexts)
/ˈfɪtʃbɜːɡ/The name of several places, most notably a city in Massachusetts, USA, and a town in Wisconsin, USA.
fitchew
nounVery Low (Archaic/Literary)
/ˈfɪtʃuː/A polecat (a carnivorous mammal related to weasels and ferrets).
fitment
nounLow
/ˈfɪtmənt/A fixed piece of furniture or equipment, especially one that is built in and forms a permanent part of a structure, such as a cupboard, shelf, or fixture.
fitna
nounLow
/ˈfɪtnə/Civil strife, conflict, or discord within a community, often referring to internal divisions in an Islamic context.
fitness
nounHigh
/ˈfɪtnəs/The condition of being physically fit, healthy, and strong, often as a result of exercise and proper nutrition.
fitness tracker
nounMedium-High
/ˈfɪtnəs ˌtrækə/A wearable electronic device, typically a wristband, designed to monitor and record data related to physical activity, such as steps taken, heart rate, and calories burned.
fitspiration
nounMedium
/fɪtspɪˈreɪʃ(ə)n/A portmanteau of 'fitness' and 'inspiration' referring to content (images, quotes, videos) intended to motivate someone to exercise and pursue a healthy lifestyle.
fitspo
nounLow-medium
/ˈfɪt.spəʊ/Short for 'fitness inspiration'; images, quotes, or individuals intended to motivate and inspire people towards fitness and a healthy lifestyle.
fitted
adjectiveverbHigh
/ˈfɪt.ɪd/Describing something that is shaped or designed to fit closely to something else, or having undergone a process of being made to fit.
fitter
nounB2
/ˈfɪtə/A person who installs, assembles, or adjusts machinery, equipment, or components.
fitting
adjectivenounB2
/ˈfɪt.ɪŋ/Appropriate or suitable for a particular situation, purpose, or person; also, the action of putting clothes on to check their size, or an occasion when this happens.
fitting room
nounB1
/ˈfɪt.ɪŋ ˌruːm/A small, private room in a shop where customers can try on clothes before buying them.

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