First Known Use: 1697
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anastomose
verb anas·to·mose \ə-ˈnas-tə-ˌmōz, -ˌmōs\
anas·to·mosedanas·to·mos·ing
Definition of ANASTOMOSE
transitive verb
: to connect or join by anastomosis
intransitive verb
: to communicate or be joined by anastomosis
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Origin of ANASTOMOSE
probably back-formation from anastomosis
Rhymes with ANASTOMOSE
Medical Dictionary
anastomose
verb anas·to·mose \ə-ˈnas-tə-ˌmōz, -ˌmōs\
anas·to·mosedanas·to·mos·ing
Medical Definition of ANASTOMOSE
transitive verb
: to connect or join by anastomosis
intransitive verb
: to communicate by anastomosis
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