anastomosis

Noun

Meaning

The inosculation of vessels, or intercommunication between two or more vessels or nerves, as the cross communication between arteries or veins.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

inosculation fusion confluence communication connection conjunction annexation junction articulate shunt concatenation watered mortise accrete colligation
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Antonyms

fork separate division malice split separation
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Hypernyms

conjunction junction conjugation colligation

Related terms

anastomose anastomosed

Phrases with the word

cavopulmonary anastomosis esophageal anastomosis arteriovenous anastomosis

Derivatives

anastomoses

Examples

Another anastomotic branch may also supply the uterus from anastomosis of these two arteries. Source: Internet

When blood vessels connect to form a region of diffuse vascular supply it is called an anastomosis (pl. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

anastomosed anastomoses anastomosing anastomotic anastomotic ulcer anastomotic vein