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".
Related Terms
- Arteriovenous Anastomosis: A connection between an artery and a vein.
- End-to-End Anastomosis: A surgical technique to connect two structures.
- End-to-Side Anastomosis: A surgical connection between the end of one vessel and the side of another.
- Gastrointestinal Anastomosis: A surgical procedure to connect two parts of the gastrointestinal tract.
- Vascular Anastomosis: The surgical connection of two blood vessels.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Anastamosis
- Wikipedia's article - Anastamosis
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