Meaning of anastomose in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Verb
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  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 »

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