arteriovenous malformation
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Noun
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
- Also known by the abbreviation AVM.
Translations
disorder of the veins and arteries
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