inosculate

[ in-os-kyuh-leyt ]

verb (used with or without object)

, in·os·cu·lat·ed, in·os·cu·lat·ing.

1. to unite by openings, as arteries in anastomosis.
2. to connect or join so as to become or make continuous, as fibers; blend.
3. to unite intimately.

inosculate

/ ɪnˈɒskjʊˌleɪt /

verb

1. physiol (of small blood vessels) to communicate by anastomosis
2. to unite or be united so as to be continuous; blend
3. to intertwine or cause to intertwine

Derived Forms

• inˌoscuˈlation, noun

Other Words From

• in·oscu·lation noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of inosculate¹

First recorded in 1665–75; in- ² + osculate

Word History and Origins

Origin of inosculate¹

C17: from in- ² + Latin ōsculāre to equip with an opening, from ōsculum, diminutive of ōs mouth

Example Sentences

These schools inosculate in respect of some of their arguments, and of their objections against ordinary modes of thought.

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When the lamin, at least on one side, appear to inosculate or to be imbedded in each other.

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The line of separation of any two parts of a crust which are connected only by membrane or ligament, but do not inosculate.

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When head, trunk, and abdomen are not separated by a deep incisure, but inosculate in each other.

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