anastomosis

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

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Definition

  1. noun a natural or surgical joining of parts or branches of tubular structures so as to make or become continuous

Etymology

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

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