Enterocutaneous Fistula. An enterocutaneous fistula (ECF) is an abnormal connection that develops between the intestinal tract or stomach and the skin. As a result, contents of the stomach or intestines leak through to the skin. Most ECFs occur after bowel surgery.
Definition of verbiage. 1  1 : a profusion of words usually of little or obscure content such a tangled maze of evasive verbiage as a typical party platform â Marcia Davenport. 2  2 : manner of expressing oneself in words : diction sportswriters guarded their verbiage so jealously â R. A. Sokolov.
Parts of Speech. Chapter 3 - Verbs. A verb is often defined as a word which shows action or state of being. The verb is the heart of a sentence-every sentence must have a verb. Recognizing the verb is often the most important step in understanding the meaning of a sentence. In the sentence The dog bit the man, bit is the verb and the word which shows the action of the sentence.