anastomosis

Meaning

1. The insertion of one word within another, as in "underdarkneath" (James Joyce).
2. A cross-connection between two blood vessels.
3. An interconnection between any two channels, passages or vessels.
4. The surgical creation of a connecting passage between blood vessels, bowels or other channels.

Etymology / origin

From Ancient Greek ἀναστόμωσις (anastómōsis), from ἀναστομόω (anastomóō, “furnish with a mouth or outlet”).

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