noun, plural: anastomoses (1) Interconnection between parts of a
branching system forming a network, as in leaf anastomosis.
Related forms: anastomotic (adjective). Results from our forum
... with splenomegaly, ascites, GI bleeding and/or portal
systemic encephalopathy. The consequences of portal hypertension
are due to portal systemic anastomosis formed by the body as an
attempt to bypass the obstructed liver circulation. These
collateral vessels form along the falciform ligament, ... See
entire post