Arteriovenous anastomosis

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-012894",
  "term": "Arteriovenous anastomosis",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A direct connection between an artery and a vein, allowing blood to bypass the capillary network. These shunts are involved in thermoregulation and blood pressure control in specific regions of the body. Such connections are more common in the extremities, such as the fingers and toes.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "arteriolovenular anastomosis"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2015, 87, 841. 'IUPAC Glossary of terms used in neurotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2015)' on page 849 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-0103)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/arteriovenous-anastomosis/"
}