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arteriovenous

 

Definitions from WordNet

Adjective arteriovenous has 1 sense
  1. arteriovenous - connecting an artery to a vein; "an arteriovenous fistula"

Definitions from the Web

Arteriovenous

Adjective

  1. Relating to or involving both arteries and veins.
  2. (Medical) Designating an abnormal connection between an artery and a vein.

Sample Sentences:

  1. The arteriovenous system is responsible for the transportation of oxygenated blood from the heart to various parts of the body.
  2. She was diagnosed with an arteriovenous malformation, requiring immediate medical attention.

Noun

  1. A connection or passage between an artery and a vein.

Sample Sentence:

  1. The surgeon successfully repaired the arteriovenous in his patient's leg.

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