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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How to use anastomosis in a sentence
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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