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

probably back-formation from anastomosis

First Known Use: 1697

Medical Dictionary

verb anas·to·mose \ə-ˈnas-tə-ˌmōz, -ˌmōs\

anas·to·mosedanas·to·mos·ing

transitive verb

: to connect or join by anastomosis

intransitive verb

: to communicate by anastomosis

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