abouchement
|a-bouche-ment|
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/əˈbuːʃmənt/
bringing into contact
Etymology
Etymology Information
'abouchement' originates from French, specifically the word 'aboucher,' where 'a-' meant 'to' and 'bouche' meant 'mouth.'
Historical Evolution
'aboucher' transformed into the modern French word 'abouchement,' and eventually became the modern English word 'abouchement.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to bring to the mouth,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'bringing into contact or connection.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act of bringing two things into contact or connection, especially in a surgical context.
The surgeon performed an abouchement to connect the two blood vessels.
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Last updated: 2025/04/05 04:21