English Explanatory Dictionary

arteriovenous malformation

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. 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.

Word forms

arteriovenous malformation arteriovenous malformations

Synonyms

Also known by the abbreviation AVM
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