Anastomose (Verb)
Meaning 1
Cause to join or open into each other by anastomosis; "anastomose blood vessels".
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
Examples
- The bypass graft will anastomose the two blood vessels to restore blood flow to the heart.
- The surgical team will anastomose the severed nerves to repair the damage.
- During the procedure, the surgeon managed to anastomose the two separate loops of intestine.
- To increase the flow of fluids, engineers can anastomose the pipes and create an interconnected system.
- The new surgical technique allows doctors to anastomose blood vessels in even the most delicate areas of the brain.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
Come together or open into each other; "the blood vessels anastomose".
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
Examples
- The main pulmonary artery branches out and then smaller vessels anastomose to create the complex network of the pulmonary vascular system.
- The liver receives blood supply from the hepatic artery and the portal vein, which anastomose within the liver tissue.
- Several smaller rivers and streams anastomose into the wider lake, supporting a diverse aquatic ecosystem.
- These vessels anastomose and intercommunicate, contributing to a rich network of blood circulation.
- The multiple little waterways anastomose and slowly drain into the expansive wetland estuary.