Anastomoois

Anastomoois is a term that appears in a small subset of historical anatomical writings and in some non-English medical texts. Broadly, it has been used to denote a network formed by interconnecting channels such as blood vessels, lymphatics, or ducts, in a manner analogous to anastomosis. The form seems to be a variant or misspelling related to the standard term anastomosis, and it is not widely recognized in contemporary anatomy.

Etymologically, ana stomo sis derives from the same Greek roots as anastomosis, referring to the joining and rejoining of channels. The precise origin and regional usage of “anastomoois” are unclear, and different authors have employed the term inconsistently. In practice, it has often been used interchangeably with or as a mistaken form of anastomosis.

In modern reference works, anastomoois is not treated as a distinct concept or entity. It is generally considered either a historical variant or an erroneous spelling, with contemporary texts preferring the standard terms anastomosis or anastomotic network to describe interconnections among vessels or ducts.

See also: Anastomosis, Arteriovenous shunting, Vascular network.

Notes: There is no recognized taxonomic use, no described taxa, and no type specimens associated with the name Anastomoois in current biological nomenclature. If encountered, the term is typically interpreted as a nonstandard spelling or historical artifact rather than a separate scientific concept.