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Webster 1913 Edition

Inosculation

In-osˊcu-la′tion

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Noun.
[Cf. F.
inosculation
.]
The junction or connection of vessels, channels, or passages, so that their contents pass from one to the other; union by mouths or ducts; anastomosis; intercommunication;
as,
inosculation
of veins, etc.
Ray.

Webster 1828 Edition

Inosculation

INOSCULA'TION

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Noun.
The union of two vessels of an animal body at their extremities, by means of which a communication is maintained, and the circulation of fluids is carried on; anastomosy.

Definition 2024

inosculation

inosculation

English

Noun

inosculation ‎(plural inosculations)

  1. The junction or connection of vessels, channels, or passages, so that their contents pass from one to the other; union by mouths or ducts; intercommunication.
    inosculation of veins
    • 1859, Charles Darwin, The Origin of Species
      The wide difference of the fish on opposite sides of continuous mountain-ranges, which from an early period must have parted river-systems and completely prevented their inosculation, seems to lead to this same conclusion.
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