n, pl  -mo*ses   1 a  :  a communication between or coalescence of blood vessels  b  :  the surgical union of parts and esp. hollow tubular parts < of the ureter and colon is surgically practicable>   2  :  a product of anastomosis : esp  :  a network (as of channels or branches) produced by anastomosis anas*to*mot*ic adj 
 
   
 
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