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Meaning of arteriovenous malformation | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

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.

Equivalents

Čeština arteriovenózní malformace
Suomi valtimo-laskimoepämuodostuma
Português malformação arteriovenosa

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

arterioventricular arteritic arteritis arterivirus arternoon arterolane

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