arteriovenous
adjective
ar·te·rio·ve·nous
är-ˌtir-ē-ō-ˈvē-nəs 
: of, relating to, or connecting the arteries and veins
an arteriovenous fistula
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The innovation could open new possibilities in treating conditions like stroke, arteriovenous malformations, and even eye cancers in children.
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Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 27 Oct. 2025
Drake White had a stroke while performing on stage in 2019 and was later diagnosed with an arteriovenous malformation (AVM), according to his biography on his website.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2025
The model had been battling arteriovenous malformation (AVM), a rare brain condition.
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Kearney suffered a cerebral arteriovenous malformation on Jan. 8.
—Mike Barnes, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Mar. 2025
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Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 27 Oct. 2025
Drake White had a stroke while performing on stage in 2019 and was later diagnosed with an arteriovenous malformation (AVM), according to his biography on his website.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2025
The model had been battling arteriovenous malformation (AVM), a rare brain condition.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 11 Apr. 2025
Kearney suffered a cerebral arteriovenous malformation on Jan. 8.
—Mike Barnes, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Mar. 2025
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“Arteriovenous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/arteriovenous. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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arteriovenous
adjective
ar·te·rio·ve·nous
är-ˌtir-ē-ō-ˈvē-nəs
: of, relating to, or connecting the arteries and veins
arteriovenous anastomoses
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