Meaning of anastomose in English

1. Pronunciation

   /əˈnæstəˌmoʊs/

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1. Verb

   anastomose

   Etymology

   late 17th century: coined in French from Greek anastomōsis (see anastomosis)

   Definitions

   1. come together or open into each other

   Examples

   • « the blood vessels anastomose »
2. 2. cause to join or open into each other by anastomosis

   Examples

   • « anastomose blood vessels »