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inosculation

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun inosculation has 1 sense
  1. anastomosis, inosculation - a natural or surgical joining of parts or branches of tubular structures so as to make or become continuous
    --1 is a kind of junction, conjunction, conjugation, colligation
    Derived form: verb inosculate2

Definitions from the Web

Inosculation

Definition: Inosculation refers to the process by which two separate plant tissues or branches fuse together to form a connection, allowing the movement of nutrients, water, and energy between them.

Senses and Usages:

  1. Botany:
    • Noun: The natural phenomenon of two branches or root systems in a plant joining and merging to form a single, interconnected structure.
    • Verb: The act of grafting or joining two plant parts together for the purpose of inosculation.
  2. Metaphorical:
    • Noun: A metaphorical term used to describe the connection or fusion of two separate entities, ideas, or systems.

Examples:

  1. Botany:
    • Noun: The inosculation of the branches allowed the flow of sap between the trees, resulting in their mutual growth.
    • Verb: The skillful gardener inosculated the scion onto the rootstock, ensuring successful grafting and eventual inosculation.
  2. Metaphorical:
    • Noun: The inosculation of various cultural traditions led to a rich and diverse society.

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