anastomose
Upper-Intermediate (B2)
IPA: /əˈnæstəˌmoʊz/
KK: /əˈnæstəˌmoʊz/
intransitive verb
Definition
To connect or join together, especially in a way that forms a network, like blood vessels do.
Example
The surgeon explained how the new vessels would anastomose with the existing ones.
Tense Forms
Past: anastomosed
Past Participle: anastomosed
Conversation
Did you know that some plants can anastomose with each other?
Really? I had no idea plants could do that!
Yeah, it helps them share nutrients and water.
That's pretty cool! Nature has some amazing tricks.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
connect
join
link
Antonyms
disconnect
separate
diverge
transitive verb
Definition
To connect or join together, especially in a way that forms a network or branching structure.
Example
The surgeon had to anastomose the blood vessels during the operation.
Tense Forms
Past: anastomosed
Past Participle: anastomosed
Conversation
Did you know that some plants can anastomose their roots together?
Really? I had no idea plants could do that!
Yeah, it's fascinating how they can join to share nutrients.
Root Explanation
Anastomose → It is formed from "ana-" (meaning up, back, or again) and "stoma" (meaning mouth or opening). The word describes the process of joining or connecting, particularly in reference to blood vessels or other tubular structures, as if creating new openings or pathways.
Memory Tip
Think of 'up' or 'again' ('ana-') and 'mouth' or 'opening' ('stoma') to remember that 'anastomose' means to connect or join together, like creating new pathways.
Visually Confused Words
No commonly confused words.