A·nas·to·mo·sis n.; pl. Anastomoses Anat. & Bot. The inosculation of vessels, or intercommunication between two or more vessels or nerves, as the cross communication between arteries or veins.
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anastomosis
n : a natural or surgical joining of parts or branches of
tubular structures so as to make or become continuous
[syn: inosculation]
[also: anastomoses (pl)]