Anastomosis
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ənæstəˈməʊsɪs/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Anastomosis is a noun meaning A cross-connection between two blood vessels.
Meaning
A cross-connection between two blood vessels.
More Meanings
- An interconnection between any two channels, passages or vessels.
- (surgery) The surgical creation of a connecting passage between blood vessels, bowels or other channels.
- The insertion of one word within another, as in "underdarkneath" (James Joyce).
Example Sentences
A dark purple fluid appeared to pulse in the tortuous anastomoses of channels which lay under the surface.
(...) our grandam, which we are linked up with by successive anastomosis of navelcords sold us all, seed, breed and generation, for a penny pippin.
Word Forms
- anastomoses
Synonyms for anastomosis
Depending on context, synonyms include inosculation.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include inosculation, junction, union, confluence, linkage, connection.
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