anastomosis

anastomosis, in anatomy, the intercommunication between two vessels or nerves. In operative surgery the term means the formation of a passage joining two normally separated spaces or organs.

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Article Title: anastomosis
Website Name: Encyclopaedia Britannica
Publisher: Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
Date Published: 13 July 2019
Access Date: April 21, 2025