Inosculation

//ɪˌnɒskjʊˈleɪʃən// noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The junction or connection of vessels, channels, or passages, so that their contents pass from one to the other; union by mouths or ducts; intercommunication. countable, uncountable

    "inosculation of veins"

  2. 2
    a natural or surgical joining of parts or branches of tubular structures so as to make or become continuous wordnet

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anastomosisanastomosis

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"The Spermatick Veins do more than equal the length of the Arteries of the Testes in Men; their various divisions and several inosculations, and their valves are admirably contrived to suspend the weight of the Blood[…]"

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