anastomosis
[ uh-nas-tuh-moh-sis ]
/ əˌnæs təˈmoʊ sɪs /
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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.
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OTHER WORDS FROM anastomosis
a·nas·to·mot·ic [uh-nas-tuh-mot-ik], /əˌnæs təˈmɒt ɪk/, adjectiveDictionary.com Unabridged
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Example sentences from the Web for anastomosis
While these changes are taking place the collateral arteries become enlarged, and an anastomotic circulation is established.
Manual of Surgery|Alexis Thomson and Alexander MilesTable illustrating anastomotic circulation after ligature of arteries of lower limb.
A Manual of the Operations of Surgery|Joseph BellTable illustrating anastomotic circulation after ligature of arteries of neck and upper limb.
A Manual of the Operations of Surgery|Joseph Bell
British Dictionary definitions for anastomosis
anastomosis
/ (əˌnæstəˈməʊsɪs) /
noun plural -ses (-siːz)
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
Derived forms of anastomosis
anastomotic (əˌnæstəˈmɒtɪk), adjectiveWord Origin for anastomosis
C16: via New Latin from Greek: opening, from anastomoun to equip with a mouth, from stoma mouth
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Medical definitions for anastomosis
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.
Other words from anastomosis
a•nas′to•mot′ic (-mŏt′ĭk) adj.The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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