inosculation C2+ Topic:Science & Research US /ɪˌnɒskjʊˈleɪʃən/ See IPA manual Meanings 1 noun a natural or surgical joining of parts or branches of tubular structures so as to make or become continuous The inosculation of the branches formed a natural arch. 2 noun 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 Thesaurus Synonyms 1 noun · a natural or surgical... anastomosis Etymology Formed in English by regular derivation or borrowing; used here with its established scientific or literary sense. Topics Science & Research External links Cambridge Dictionary Wiktionary Google Images # inosculation **Type:** Word **Level:** C2+ **Part of speech:** noun **IPA (US):** /ɪˌnɒskjʊˈleɪʃən/ ## Meanings 1. a natural or surgical joining of parts or branches of tubular structures so as to make or become continuous 2. 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. ## Examples - The inosculation of the branches formed a natural arch. - inosculation of veins ## Etymology Formed in English by regular derivation or borrowing; used here with its established scientific or literary sense. ## Topics - Science & Research markdown