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anastomosis

/ænəˈstɒməsɪs/ noun · British & US
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What does anastomosis mean?

noun

A surgical connection between two structures, especially blood vessels, or a connection between two parts of a structure that have been separated. In anatomy, a connection or junction between two structures, such as blood vessels or nerves.

Example

"The surgeon performed an anastomosis to reconnect the severed artery."

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