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vena axillaris

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun vena axillaris has 1 sense
  1. axillary vein, vena axillaris - a continuation of the basilic vein and brachial vein that becomes the subclavian vein
    --1 is a kind of vein, vena, venous blood vessel

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Vena Axillaris

Definition:

The vena axillaris is a major vein in the human body that runs through the armpit and drains blood from the upper extremity into the subclavian vein. It is an important component of the circulatory system.

Sample Sentences:

  • The surgeon carefully dissected the vena axillaris to remove the blood clot.
  • The vena axillaris is responsible for carrying deoxygenated blood from the arm and shoulder back to the heart.
  • An injury to the vena axillaris can lead to swelling and impaired blood flow in the upper limb.

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