in·os·cu·late /ɪˈnɑskjəˌlet/
(vi.)接合,結合(vt.)使結合
In·os·cu·late v. i. [imp. & p. p. Inosculated p. pr. & vb. n. Inosculating ]
1. To unite by apposition or contact, as two tubular vessels at their extremities; to anastomose.
2. To intercommunicate; to interjoin.
The several monthly divisions of the journal may inosculate, but not the several volumes. --De Quincey.
In·os·cu·late v. t.
1. To unite by apposition or contact, as two vessels in an animal body.
2. To unite intimately; to cause to become as one.
They were still together, grew
(For so they said themselves) inosculated. --Tennyson.
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inosculate
v 1: come together or open into each other; "the blood vessels
anastomose" [syn: anastomose]
2: cause to join or open into each other by anastomosis;
"anastomose blood vessels" [syn: anastomose]