anastomosis

• Substantivo que designa a conexão natural ou cirúrgica entre estruturas tubulares, como vasos sanguíneos ou alças intestinais, criando uma passagem contínua.

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.

   Comunicação natural

   • 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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