Anastomosis

Pronunciation: /ˈɑnɑstˈoʊˈmoʊˈsɪs/

Anastomosis (noun)

  1. A surgical connection between two blood vessels so blood can flow from one to the other.
  2. A connection made between two parts of the body to create a new path for fluid or contents.

Examples

  • The surgeon performed an anastomosis to join two blood vessels.
  • An anastomosis can restore blood flow after a vessel is blocked.