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What is "arteriovenous"

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arteriovenous

arteriovenous \arteriovenous\ adj. 1. connecting an artery to a vein. an arteriovenous fistula [WordNet 1.5] ||

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arteriovenous

a. Refers to the spatial relationship between the primary arteries and the primary veins of the heart.

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arteriovenous

adj. connecting an artery to a vein; "an arteriovenous fistula"

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Arteriovenous

Arteriovenous refers to relations between arteries and veins, such as:

  • Arteriovenous malformation
  • Arteriovenous fistula
  • Arteriovenous oxygen difference
  • Arteriovenous anastomosis
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Usage examples of "arteriovenous".

Eyes show strabismus and nystagmus, also arteriovenous nicking and silver-wiring.

Nelaton describes an instance in which the point of an umbrella wounded the cavernous sinus and internal carotid artery of the opposite side, causing the formation of an arteriovenous aneurysm which ultimately burst, and death ensued.