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Valve

Flaps in the heart and veins allowing movement in only one direction.

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Vein recanalization:

The reopening of the vein after obstruction by thrombosis thats again allows the passage of blood.

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Venous

Of or relating to a vein or the veins.

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Venous reflux

Valve failure in a vein, resulting in blood flowing distally.

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Von Willebrand factor

is a blood glycoprotein involved in haemostasis.

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