anastomosis

Introduction

A natural or surgical communication, direct or indirect, between 2 blood vessels or other tubular structures.

More specific terms

• accessory obturator artery
• arteriovenous (AV) fistula
• cervicovaginal artery
• portacaval anastomoses (portal-systemic anastomoses)
• superficial plantar arch
• surgical anastomosis
• vascular anastomosis