Definition

Relating to or connecting both arteries and veins in the circulatory system.

Example

The doctor explained the importance of arteriovenous connections in blood circulation.

Conversation

Have you heard about the arteriovenous connections in the human body?

Yeah, I read that they play a crucial role in blood circulation.

Exactly! It's fascinating how arteries and veins work together.

For sure! Understanding that really helps in learning about the circulatory system.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Arteriovenous → It is formed from "arterio-" (from Latin "arteria", meaning artery) and "veno-" (from Latin "vena", meaning vein) combined with "-ous" (meaning full of or pertaining to). The term describes something that pertains to both arteries and veins.

Memory Tip

Think of the word as relating to both 'arteries' and 'veins' — 'arterio-' refers to arteries, 'veno-' refers to veins, and '-ous' indicates that it pertains to both.

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