Arteriovenous
adjective
Referring to a relationship or connection between arteries and veins.
The patient was diagnosed with arteriovenous malformation.

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Formal
connection point, malformation, blood flow
adjective
Describing a structure formed by direct connection of an artery and a vein.
An arteriovenous fistula is often created for dialysis access.

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Formal
fistula, connection, bypass
adjective
Referring to a relationship or connection between arteries and veins.
The patient was diagnosed with arteriovenous malformation.

Usage tips
Formal
connection point, malformation, blood flow
adjective
Describing a structure formed by direct connection of an artery and a vein.
An arteriovenous fistula is often created for dialysis access.

Usage tips
Formal
fistula, connection, bypass
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Considered in medical diagnostics
Important in vascular surgery
Key term in understanding circulatory issues
Considered in medical diagnostics
Important in vascular surgery
Key term in understanding circulatory issues
Considered in medical diagnostics
Important in vascular surgery
Key term in understanding circulatory issues
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