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Anastomose

To inosculate; to intercommunicate by anastomosis, as the arteries and veins.

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Inosculate 84% connected

To unite by apposition or contact, as two tubular vessels at their extremities; to anastomose.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Inosculate 84% connected

To unite by apposition or contact, as two tubular vessels at their extremities; to anastomose.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Conjoin 76% connected

To join together; to unite.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Join 76% connected

To bring together, literally or figuratively; to place in contact; to connect; to couple; to unite; to combine; to associate; to add; to append.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Inosculate 92% connected

To unite by apposition or contact, as two tubular vessels at their extremities; to anastomose.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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