anastomosis
noun
communication between blood vessels by means of collateral channels, especially when usual routes are obstructed.
anastomotic
-
a word derived from
anastomosis.
Example Sentences
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When attached to an organ, the soft, tiny sticker changes in shape in response to the body's changing pH levels, which can serve as an early warning sign for post-surgery complications such as anastomotic leaks.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 7, 2024
All gastrointestinal surgeries carry the risk of anastomotic leaks.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 7, 2024
Currently, no existing methods can reliably and non-invasively detect anastomotic leaks -- a life-threatening condition that occurs when gastrointestinal fluids escape the digestive system.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 7, 2024
The greatest odds of developing an anastomotic leak occur either three days or two weeks after surgery.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 7, 2024
Table illustrating anastomotic circulation after ligature of arteries of lower limb.
From A Manual of the Operations of Surgery For the Use of Senior Students, House Surgeons, and Junior Practitioners by Joseph Bell
