inosculation Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a natural or surgical joining of parts or branches of tubular structures so as to make or become continuous
    anastomosis.

WordNet

In*os`cu*la"tion noun
Etymology
Cf. F. inosculation.
Definitions
  1. 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.

Webster 1913