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Meaning of INOSCULATION

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: [n]  a natural or surgical joining of parts or branches of tubular structures so as to make or become continuous
 
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 Synonyms: anastomosis
 
 See Also: colligation, conjugation, conjunction, junction

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\In*os`cu*la"tion\, n. [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.
 
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