1. Plural of anastomosis; connections or junctions between blood vessels, nerves, or other tubular structures.
Usage: Medical/anatomical term; Most common in medical and biological contexts
2. In botany, connections between veins in leaves or between branches of plants.
Usage: Botanical term

1. Third-person singular present tense of anastomose; to connect or join by anastomosis.
Usage: Medical/anatomical term; Less common than the noun form

Examples

• The surgeon created anastomoses between the blood vessels to restore circulation.
• Multiple anastomoses in the leaf veins allow nutrients to be distributed throughout the plant.
• The coronary arteries form several anastomoses that provide backup blood flow to the heart.
• During the procedure, the surgeon anastomoses the two sections of the intestine.
• Nerve anastomoses in the hand enable complex sensory and motor functions.
• The network of anastomoses in the brain helps protect against stroke damage.
• Vascular anastomoses develop naturally as the body adapts to increased oxygen demand.