təˈmoʊ noun, plural a·nas·to·mo·ses 
[uh-nas-tuh-moh-seez] .
[uh-nas-tuh-moh-seez] . 1.
Anatomy. communication between blood vessels by means of collateral channels, especially when usual routes are obstructed.
2.
Biology, Geology. connection between parts of any branching system, as veinlets in a leaf or branches of a stream.
3.
Surgery, Pathology. a joining of or opening between two organs or spaces that normally are not connected.
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anastomosis (əˌnæstəˈməʊsɪs) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n , pl -ses | |
| 1. | a natural connection between two tubular structures, such as blood vessels |
| 2. | the surgical union of two hollow organs or parts that are normally separate |
| 3. | the separation and rejoining in a reticulate pattern of the veins of a leaf or of branches |
| [C16: via New Latin from Greek: opening, from anastomoun to equip with a mouth, from stoma mouth] | |
| anastomotic | |
| —adj | |
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anastomosis
1610s, Mod.L., from Gk. anastomosis "outlet, opening," from anastomoein "to furnish with a mouth," from stoma "mouth" (see stoma).
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anastomosis a·nas·to·mo·sis (ə-nās'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.
a·nas'to·mot'ic (-mŏt'ĭk) adj.
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