arteriovenous
Artery-Vein Connection
Plain-language definition
Relating to both arteries and veins. Arteriovenous malformations or fistulas near the eye can cause proptosis, redness, and vision changes.
Where this term comes up
“Often at arteriovenous crossing”
Condition · Retinal Vascular Disease
“Arteriovenous malformation”
Condition · Hemifacial Spasm
“Arteriovenous malformation”
Symptom · Bulging Eye (Proptosis)
- Category
- Condition, finding, or disease process
- Also written as
- No alternate forms listed.
Pathology terms describe diseases, tissue changes, exam findings, or complications that can affect vision or eye comfort.
Related glossary terms
- malformation
Structural Abnormality
- bilaterally
On Both Sides
- MRI
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
- abscess
Pus Collection
- amaurosis fugax
Sudden Brief Vision Loss in One Eye
- BRAO
Branch Retinal Artery Occlusion
A note on medical context
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