inosculate
to unite by openings, as arteries in anastomosis.
to connect or join so as to become or make continuous, as fibers; blend.
to unite intimately.
Origin of inosculate
1Other words from inosculate
- in·os·cu·la·tion, noun
Words Nearby inosculate
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How to use inosculate in a sentence
These schools inosculate in respect of some of their arguments, and of their objections against ordinary modes of thought.
The Philosophy of Natural Theology | William JacksonWhen the lamin, at least on one side, appear to inosculate or to be imbedded in each other.
An Introduction to Entomology: Vol. IV (of 4) | William KirbyThe line of separation of any two parts of a crust which are connected only by membrane or ligament, but do not inosculate.
An Introduction to Entomology: Vol. IV (of 4) | William KirbyWhen head, trunk, and abdomen are not separated by a deep incisure, but inosculate in each other.
An Introduction to Entomology: Vol. IV (of 4) | William Kirby
British Dictionary definitions for inosculate
/ (ɪnˈɒskjʊˌleɪt) /
physiol (of small blood vessels) to communicate by anastomosis
to unite or be united so as to be continuous; blend
to intertwine or cause to intertwine
Origin of inosculate
1Derived forms of inosculate
- inosculation, noun
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