arteriovenous malformations

A form of arteriovenous malformation — 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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noun
  1. pluralplural of arteriovenous malformation
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