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Arteriovenous Anastomosis

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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.  note category: do not confuse with ARTERIOVENOUS FISTULA; Manual 23.19.6.2    Other names Arteriovenous Anastomose; Anastomosis, Arteriovenous; Anastomoses, Arteriovenous; Anastomose, Arteriovenous; Arteriovenous Anastomoses

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