Anastamosis

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Anastomosis

Anastomosis (pronunciation: /ˌanəstəˈmōsəs/) is a medical term that refers to the connection or opening between two things, particularly to the connection of blood vessels or other tubular structures in the body.

Etymology

The term "anastomosis" originates from the Greek word "ἀναστόμωσις" (anastomosis), which means "providing an outlet". It is derived from "ἀνά" (ana), meaning "through", and "στόμα" (stoma), meaning "mouth" or "opening".

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