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anastomosis

/əˌnæs.təˈməʊ.sɪs/

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noun

/əˌnæs.təˈməʊ.sɪs/C2formalmedical
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее естественное или хирургическое соединение трубчатых структур, таких как кровеносные сосуды или кишечник, для создания непрерывного прохода.

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.

    ruАнастомоз

    • 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.

    ruЕстественное соединение

    • 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.

    Synonymsconnectioninosculationinterconnectionjoiningunion

Forms
  • anastomoses plural form
  • anastomoses' possessive plural form
  • anastomosis's possessive singular form