INR Medical abbreviation

INR is a medical abbreviation that stands for "international normalized ratio." It is a laboratory test that measures how quickly blood clots. INR is used to monitor the effectiveness of blood-thinning medications, such as warfarin, in people who are at risk for blood clots. The INR test is used more...

AVM Medical abbreviation

The medical abbreviation "AVM" typically stands for "arteriovenous malformation." An arteriovenous malformation is an abnormal tangle of blood vessels that connects arteries directly to veins, bypassing the capillary system. This can disrupt normal blood flow and oxygenation in the affected area. AVMs can occur in various parts of the body, more...

What does AVM stand for in Medical

The medical abbreviation "AVM" typically stands for "arteriovenous malformation." An arteriovenous malformation is an abnormal tangle of blood vessels that connects arteries directly to veins, bypassing the capillary system. This can disrupt normal blood flow and oxygenation in the affected area. AVMs can occur in various parts of the body, more...