inosculate
[ in-os-kyuh-leyt ]
/ ɪnˈɒs kyəˌleɪt /
verb (used with or without object), in·os·cu·lat·ed, in·os·cu·lat·ing.
to unite by openings, as arteries in anastomosis.
to connect or join so as to become or make continuous, as fibers; blend.
to unite intimately.
OTHER WORDS FROM inosculate
in·os·cu·la·tion, nounWords nearby inosculate
Example sentences from the Web for inosculate
When the lamin, at least on one side, appear to inosculate or to be imbedded in each other.
An Introduction to Entomology: Vol. IV (of 4) |William KirbyWhen head, trunk, and abdomen are not separated by a deep incisure, but inosculate in each other.
An Introduction to Entomology: Vol. IV (of 4) |William KirbyThe line of separation of any two parts of a crust which are connected only by membrane or ligament, but do not inosculate.
An Introduction to Entomology: Vol. IV (of 4) |William Kirby
British Dictionary definitions for inosculate
inosculate
/ (ɪnˈɒskjʊˌleɪt) /
verb
physiol
(of small blood vessels) to communicate by anastomosis
to unite or be united so as to be continuous; blend
to intertwine or cause to intertwine
Derived forms of inosculate
inosculation, nounWord Origin for inosculate
C17: from
in- ² + Latin
ōsculāre to equip with an opening, from
ōsculum, diminutive of
ōs mouth
Medical definitions for inosculate
inosculate
[ ĭn-ŏs′kyə-lāt′ ]
v.
To unite parts such as blood vessels, nerve fibers, or ducts by small openings.
To unite so as to be continuous; blend.