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anastomosis

a·nas·to·mo·sis
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [uh-nas-tuh-moh-sis]
    • /əˌnæs təˈmoʊ sɪs/
    • /ænəstəˈməʊsɪs/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [uh-nas-tuh-moh-sis]
    • /əˌnæs təˈmoʊ sɪs/

Definitions of anastomosis word

  • noun anastomosis a natural connection between two tubular structures, such as blood vessels 3
  • noun anastomosis the surgical union of two hollow organs or parts that are normally separate 3
  • noun anastomosis the separation and rejoining in a reticulate pattern of the veins of a leaf or of branches 3
  • noun anastomosis interconnection between blood vessels, nerves, veins in a leaf, channels of a river, etc. 3
  • noun anastomosis a surgical joining of one hollow or tubular organ to another, as of the severed ends of the intestine after resection, or of two nerves 3
  • noun plural anastomosis Anatomy. communication between blood vessels by means of collateral channels, especially when usual routes are obstructed. 1

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Origin of anastomosis

First appearance:

before 1605
One of the 40% oldest English words
1605-15; < New Latin < Greek: opening. See ana-, stoma, -osis

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Parts of speech for Anastomosis

noun
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adverb
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preposition
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anastomosis popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
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