arteriovenous malformation
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English[edit]
Noun[edit]
arteriovenous malformation (plural arteriovenous malformations)
- (pathology) A congenital disorder in which arteries are connected directly to veins rather than through capillaries that distribute oxygen and nutrients. These connections, often called a nidus, can be extremely fragile and prone to bleeding.
Synonyms[edit]
- Also known by the abbreviation AVM.
Translations[edit]
disorder of the veins and arteries
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