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
Examples of arteriovenous in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Doctors eventually determined his seizure was caused by a brain arteriovenous malformation, a dangerous tangle of blood vessels that disrupts normal blood flow.
—
Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Dec. 2025
The innovation could open new possibilities in treating conditions like stroke, arteriovenous malformations, and even eye cancers in children.
—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
See All Example Sentences for arteriovenous
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Dec. 2025
The innovation could open new possibilities in treating conditions like stroke, arteriovenous malformations, and even eye cancers in children.
—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
See All Example Sentences for arteriovenous
Cite this Entry
“Arteriovenous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/arteriovenous. Accessed 26 Dec. 2025.
Copy CitationMedical Definition
arteriovenous
adjective
ar·te·rio·ve·nous
är-ˌtir-ē-ō-ˈvē-nəs
: of, relating to, or connecting the arteries and veins
arteriovenous anastomoses
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share