How to Pronounce "anastomosis"
word
ənæstəˈməʊsɪs
uh-nas-tuh-MOH-sis
ˌænɑːstəmˈəʊsɪs
an-AH-stuh-MOH-sis
Definition
A connection or joining between two parts of a body, usually referring to blood vessels, tubes, or other channels, often created by surgery.
IPA Transcription
American English
ənæstəˈməʊsɪs
British English
ˌænɑːstəmˈəʊsɪs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-nas-tuh-MOH-sis
UK
an-AH-stuh-MOH-sis
Listen in Context
The surgeon performed an anastomosis to connect the two blood vessels.
An anastomosis allows blood to flow between different arteries.
The doctor explained the risks of intestinal anastomosis before surgery.
Sometimes, an anastomosis forms naturally in the body without surgery.