inosculation

Variant of inosculate

inosculate definition

in·os·cu·late (in äs′kyo̵̅o̅ lāt′)

transitive verb, intransitive verb inosculated -·lat′ed, inosculating -·lat′·ing

    1. to join together by openings at the ends: said of arteries, ducts, etc.
    2. to intertwine: said of vines, etc.
  2. to join, blend, or unite intimately

Etymology: in- + osculate

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