anastomosis

• Anastomose bezeichnet die natürliche oder chirurgische Verbindung zwischen zwei Hohlorganen oder Gefäßen, z. B. von Blutgefäßen, Darmabschnitten oder Nerven, um einen durchgängigen Übergang zu schaffen. In der Biologie und Medizin steht sie allgemein für eine solche Querverbindung oder Vereinigung.

A noun referring to the natural or surgical connection of tubular structures, such as blood vessels or intestines, to create a continuous passage.

1. C2formalmedical

   A surgical connection made between two tubular structures, such as blood vessels or sections of the intestine, to allow flow between them.

   Anastomose

   • The surgeon performed an anastomosis to reconnect the severed blood vessels.
   • After the colon resection, an anastomosis was created to join the healthy ends of the intestine.
   • The success of the organ transplant depends on a well-healed anastomosis.

2. Natural joiningC2formalscientific

   A natural connection or communication between two vessels, ducts, or other tubular structures in the body.

   Natürliche Verbindung

   • The coronary arteries have natural anastomoses that provide alternative blood flow pathways.
   • The river's tributaries form a natural anastomosis in the delta region.
   • In botany, leaf veins often exhibit anastomosis, creating a network pattern.

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