anastomosis [uh -nas-tuh -moh -sis]
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noun, plural a·nas·to·mo·ses [uh -nas-tuh -moh -seez] /əˌnæs təˈmoʊ siz/ Anatomy communication between blood vessels by means of collateral channels, especially when usual routes are obstructed. Biology , Geology connection between parts of any branching system, as veinlets in a leaf or branches of a stream. Surgery , Pathology a joining of or opening between two organs or spaces that normally are not connected. Show More
Origin of anastomosis 1605–15; <
New Latin <
Greek: opening. See
ana- ,
stoma ,
-osis Related forms a·nas·to·mot·ic [uh -nas-tuh -mot -ik] /əˌnæs təˈmɒt ɪk/ adjective Dictionary.com Unabridged
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Examples from the Web for anastomosis Historical Examples of anastomosis Anastomosing, forming a net-work (anastomosis ), as the veins of leaves, 50.
Where the anastomosis is less free the process is more prolonged.
In such cases the anastomosis between branches of the coronary arteries is unusually free.
By means of anastomosis , if the course of a fluid is arrested in one vessel it can proceed along others.
It is by anastomosis that circulation is re-established in amputated limbs, and in aneurism when the vessel is tied.
British Dictionary definitions for anastomosis a natural connection between two tubular structures, such as blood vessels the surgical union of two hollow organs or parts that are normally separate the separation and rejoining in a reticulate pattern of the veins of a leaf or of branches Show More
Derived Forms anastomotic (əˌnæstəˈmɒtɪk ), adjective Word Origin for anastomosis C16: via New Latin from Greek: opening, from anastomoun to equip with a mouth, from stoma mouth
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Word Origin and History for anastomosis n. 1610s, medical or Modern Latin, from Greek anastomosis "outlet, opening," from anastomoein "to furnish with a mouth," from stoma "mouth" (see stoma ). Related: Anastomotic .
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anastomosis [ə-năs′tə-mō′ sĭs]
n. pl. a•nas•to•mo•ses (-sēz ) The direct or indirect connection of separate parts of a branching system to form a network, especially among blood vessels. The surgical connection of separate or severed tubular hollow organs to form a continuous channel as between two parts of the intestine. An opening created by surgery, trauma, or disease between two or more normally separate spaces or organs. Show More
Related forms a•nas′to•mot′ ic (-mŏt′ ĭk ) adj. The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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