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Arterivenöse Anastomose

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.

Synonyme

Arterivenöse Anastomose

UMLS

ARTERIOVENOESE ANASTOMOSE