Definitions

1. noun

a surgical procedure in which two parts of a hollow organ are joined end to end, especially a blood vessel or a part of the intestine; a connection between two blood vessels, especially to bypass an obstruction

“The surgeon performed an anastomosis to reconnect the patient’s severed artery.”

2. noun

a connection or union between two things, especially in a biological system

“The anastomosis between the two nerves allowed for the restoration of motor function.”

3. noun

a junction or connection in a network or system

“The anastomosis in the city’s water supply system helped to distribute water efficiently.”