anastomose
|a-nas-to-mose|
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/əˈnæstəˌmoʊz/
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/əˈnæstəməʊz/
to join or connect (as a network)
Etymology
'anastomose' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'anastomosis,' where 'ana-' meant 'up' or 'again' and 'stoma' meant 'mouth' or 'opening.'
'anastomose' changed from the Medieval Latin word 'anastomosis,' which came from the Greek 'anastomosis,' and eventually became the modern English word 'anastomose.'
Initially, it meant 'to provide with a mouth or opening,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to connect or join together, especially in biological contexts.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to connect or join by anastomosis, especially in reference to blood vessels, nerves, or other tubular structures.
The two arteries anastomose to supply blood to the region.
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Verb 2
to interconnect or form a network, as in the branching and reconnecting of streams or veins.
The river branches anastomose before reaching the delta.
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Last updated: 2025/07/31 03:06