arteriovenous malformation

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Definition of arteriovenous malformation in English English dictionary

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

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Hyphenation

ar·te·ri·o·ve·nous mal·for·ma·tion

Synonyms

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