Question

The Latin word fistula means “pipe ulcer.” (An ulcer is an open sore.) With this information in mind and using context clues from the text, write your best definition of the word fester here.

Answer 1

[AI-generated answer — Bot GPT 3.5]

Fester means to become infected and develop into a worsening sore or ulcer, typically characterized by the formation of pus or discharge.