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Added 1 October 2026

anastomosis

/ənæstəˈməʊsɪs/ noun

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A cross-connection between two blood vessels.
An interconnection between any two channels, passages or vessels.
The surgical creation of a connecting passage between blood vessels, bowels or other channels.

Origin

From Ancient Greek ἀναστόμωσις (anastómōsis), from ἀναστομόω (anastomóō, “furnish with a mouth or outlet”).

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