arteriovenous malformation

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.
Syn: AVM

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