Holomorphic function is determined by its germ
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 (an open connected subset in ). For any point , there is a homomorphism from this sheaf to the sheaf of germs of holomorphic functions at . This map is injective.
Note: We need to be connected.
Symbolic statement
Let be a domain (open connected subset) in , and be a point. Then, the germ of a holomorphic function at , determines completely.