arteriovenous malformation

English

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

Czech: arteriovenózní malformace f

Portuguese: malformação arteriovenosa f

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