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A cerebral arteriovenous malformation (AVM) is a disorder of the blood vessels in the brain, in which an abnormal connection exists between arteries and veins. It's present at birth (congenital).
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/arteriovenous-malformation/AN00460
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