Denoting an anastomosis between branches of different arterial trunks, as distinguished from homocladic. ... Origin: hetero-+ G. Klados, a twig ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
Type: Term Pronunciation: het′ĕr-ō-klad′ik Definitions: 1. Denoting an anastomosis between branches of different arterial trunks, as distinguished from homocladic.