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arteriovenous malformation

arteriovenous malformation noun: 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.

Noun

arteriovenous malformation (plural arteriovenous malformations)

  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.
    Synonyms:
    Also known by the abbreviation AVM

Synonyms of arteriovenous malformation

  • Also known by the abbreviation AVM

Forms of arteriovenous malformation

pluralarteriovenous malformations

Questions about arteriovenous malformation

What does arteriovenous malformation mean?
Arteriovenous malformation means 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.
What part of speech is arteriovenous malformation?
Arteriovenous malformation is a noun.
What is the plural of arteriovenous malformation?
The plural of arteriovenous malformation is arteriovenous malformations.

Words near arteriovenous malformation in the dictionary

  1. arteriovenostomies
  2. arteriovenostomy
  3. arteriovenous
  4. arteriovenous fistula
  5. arteriovenous fistulas
  6. arteriovenous malformation
  7. arteriovenous malformations
  8. arterioventricular
  9. arteritic
  10. arteritides
  11. arteritis

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