Inosculation
Pronunciation : In*os`cu*la"tion
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [Cf. F. inosculation.]
Definition : Defn: 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.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913