Holomorphic function is determined by its germ

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This fact is an application of the following pivotal fact/result/idea: uniqueness theorem
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Statement

Sheaf-theoretic statement

Consider the sheaf of holomorphic functions on a domain U (an open connected subset in C). For any point z0U, there is a homomorphism from this sheaf to the sheaf of germs of holomorphic functions at z0. This map is injective.

Note: We need U to be connected.

Symbolic statement

Let U be a domain (open connected subset) in C, and z0U be a point. Then, the germ of a holomorphic function f:UC at z0, determines f completely.