anastomose

Meanings

• The joining together of two channels or vessels, especially in the body.

  - "The arteries and veins join at the capillary beds."
  - "The two branches of the river join to form a larger body of water."

• The process of surgically connecting two blood vessels or organs.

  - "During the anastomosis procedure, the surgeon connects the aorta to the pulmonary artery."
  - "In order to bypass a blocked section of a blood vessel, the surgeon performs a vascular anastomosis to connect two healthy ends of the vessel."

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Synonyms

interconnect , interjoin

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with anastomose
Anastasia , Astrology , Hemastasis , Isthmus , Myasthenia , Neuroanatomy , Osteoanastomosis , Vascularanastomosis

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Homonyms

Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

1. Anastomose (fr) : To join together, to connect.
   

2. Anastomose (en) : The joining together of two channels or vessels, especially in the body.
   

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Variants

List of all variants of anastomose that leads to same result
anastomose , anastomosed , anastomoses , anastomosing

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From the Greek word anastomē, meaning a joining together or a connecting.

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How to Memorize "anastomose"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a surgeon connecting two blood vessels using a microsurgery instrument, such as a microscope and fine forceps. This is the process of anastomosis.

2. associate
   

   - Think of the word 'anastomosis' as being similar to the words 'connection' and 'joining'. These words help to reinforce the meaning of 'anastomosis'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the following mnemonic to help remember the meaning of 'anastomosis': 'Anastomosis is the process of joining two channels or vessels, especially in the body.' This mnemonic helps to break down the meaning of 'anastomosis' into simpler, more memorable parts.

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