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anastomose: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples

C2 / Very Rare
UK/əˈnastəməʊz/US/əˈnæstəˌmoʊz/

Technical/Scientific

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What does “anastomose” mean?

to connect or join together, especially blood vessels, rivers, or branches.

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Definition

Meaning and Definition

to connect or join together, especially blood vessels, rivers, or branches.

In a broader metaphorical sense, it can describe the interlinking or merging of networks, systems, or ideas.

Dialectal Variation

British vs American Usage

Differences

No significant lexical differences. Spelling and usage are identical across both varieties in technical contexts.

Connotations

Exclusively technical; carries no regional cultural connotations.

Frequency

Extremely rare in both varieties, confined almost entirely to medical, biological, and geological literature.

Grammar

How to Use “anastomose” in a Sentence

[vessel/subject] + anastomose + with + [other vessel][subject] + be + anastomosed + to/with + [object]

Vocabulary

Collocations

strong
vessels anastomosearteries anastomoseto anastomose with
medium
rivers anastomosechannels anastomosebranches anastomose
weak
networks anastomosesystems anastomoseveins anastomose

Examples

Examples of “anastomose” in a Sentence

verb

British English

  • The surgeon will anastomose the two ends of the severed artery.
  • In the swamp, the channels freely anastomose.

American English

  • The surgeon will anastomose the two ends of the severed artery.
  • The rivers anastomose as they flow through the floodplain.

adverb

British English

  • [No standard adverbial form in use]

American English

  • [No standard adverbial form in use]

adjective

British English

  • The anastomosed network of capillaries was clearly visible.
  • We studied the anastomosed river channels from aerial photos.

American English

  • The anastomosed network of capillaries was clearly visible.
  • The anastomosed stream system creates a unique habitat.

Usage

Meaning in Context

Business

Not used.

Academic

Used in medical, biological, and geographical research papers (e.g., 'The tributaries anastomose to form a complex delta').

Everyday

Virtually never used.

Technical

Primary domain. Used in surgery (vascular anastomosis), anatomy, and fluvial geomorphology.

Vocabulary

Synonyms of “anastomose”

Vocabulary

Antonyms of “anastomose”

separatedivergedisconnectsever

Watch out

Common Mistakes When Using “anastomose”

  • Using it as a common synonym for 'connect' in everyday language.
  • Mispronouncing the stress (stress is on the second syllable: a-NAS-to-mose).

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

No, it is a highly specialized technical term used almost exclusively in medical, biological, and geological contexts.

No, the noun form is 'anastomosis' (plural: anastomoses). The verb is 'to anastomose', and the adjective is 'anastomosed' or 'anastomotic'.

In a general sense, 'connect' or 'join'. However, in technical contexts, it specifically implies a branching, interconnecting link like in living tissue or river systems.

In British English: /əˈnastəməʊz/ (uh-NAS-tuh-mohz). In American English: /əˈnæstəˌmoʊz/ (uh-NAS-tuh-mohz). The primary stress is on the second syllable 'nas'.

Anastomose is usually technical/scientific in register.

Phrases

Idioms & Phrases

  • “[No common idioms exist for this technical term]”

Learning

Memory Aids

Mnemonic

Think of 'ANASTOMOSE' as 'ANNA' connecting 'STOMACHS' – Anna surgically joined the stomach vessels.

Conceptual Metaphor

NETWORKS ARE RIVERS/BLOOD VESSELS (e.g., 'The data streams anastomosed at the central server').

Practice

Quiz

Fill in the gap
During the complex vascular surgery, the team worked meticulously to the donor vein with the patient's coronary artery.
Multiple Choice

In which field is the verb 'to anastomose' MOST commonly used?

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