anastomoses
Definition
- Noun (plural of ):
- Anatomical or biological connections: "anastomoses" refers to the natural or surgical connections between two tubular structures, such as blood vessels, lymphatic vessels, or nerves. This term is most commonly used in medicine and biology to describe a network of interconnecting channels.
- A single connection: In singular form (anastomosis), it denotes a specific point of union between two such structures.
Usage Examples
- (Surgical connections between blood vessels.)
- (Pre-existing interconnections in the body.)
- (Interconnections in plant structures.)
Advanced Usage
"Collateral circulation via anastomoses": blood flow through alternative pathways when a primary vessel is blocked.
- Coronary anastomoses can provide critical blood supply during a heart attack. (Alternative blood routes in the heart.)
"Surgical anastomoses": deliberate connections made during operations, such as in intestinal or vascular surgery.
- The intestinal anastomoses healed well after the resection. (Connections between sections of the intestine.)
Variants and Related Words
Anastomosis (n, singular): a single connection or union of tubular structures.
- The anastomosis between the two arteries was successful. (The specific connection point.)
Anastomotic (adj): relating to or involving an anastomosis.
- Anastomotic leakage is a rare complication of bowel surgery. (Leakage at the site of connection.)
Anastomosing (v, present participle): the process of forming connections or networks.
- The veins are anastomosing to create a complex network. (Forming interconnections.)
Synonyms
- Interconnection: a mutual connection between two or more things.
- Union: the act of joining two or more parts.
- Network: a group of interconnected elements.
Related Idioms
- There are no common idioms using "anastomoses," as it is a highly technical term limited to scientific and medical contexts.