Arteriovenous fistulaAVF
NephrologyVascular SurgeryImportant
An abnormal or surgically created connection between an artery and a vein, often placed in the arm to allow dialysis.
Korean
동정맥루
동맥과 정맥을 잇는 비정상적이거나 수술로 만든 연결로, 투석을 위해 흔히 팔에 만든다.
French
Fistule artérioveineuse
Communication anormale ou créée par chirurgie entre une artère et une veine, souvent réalisée au bras pour la dialyse.
Word parts
arteri/oRoot(Greek) Arteryven/oRoot(Latin) Vein