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Arteriovenous Anastomosis

Medical Definition: A vessel that directly interconnects an artery and a vein, and that acts as a shunt to bypass the capillary bed. Not to be confused with surgical anastomosis, nor with arteriovenous fistula.
Guide Notes: note category: do not confuse with ARTERIOVENOUS FISTULA; Manual 23.19.6.2

Arteriovenous Anastomosis Medical Definitions and Terms

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