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inosculate
[ in-os-kyuh-leyt ]
/ ɪnˈɒs kyəˌleɪt /
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verb (used with or without object), in·os·cu·lat·ed, in·os·cu·lat·ing.
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.
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OTHER WORDS FROM inosculate
in·os·cu·la·tion, nounWords 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
inosculate
/ (ɪnˈɒskjʊˌleɪt) /
verb
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
Derived forms of inosculate
inosculation, nounWord Origin for inosculate
C17: from in- ² + Latin ōsculāre to equip with an opening, from ōsculum, diminutive of ōs mouth
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Medical definitions for inosculate
inosculate
[ ĭn-ŏs′kyə-lāt′ ]
v.
To unite parts such as blood vessels, nerve fibers, or ducts by small openings.
To unite so as to be continuous; blend.
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