cervical vein

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cervical vein

A doctor points to the cervical vein on an anatomical chart.

Definition

Noun: 1. A vein that accompanies an artery of the same name: The cervical vein is a blood vessel that drains deoxygenated blood from the neck region. It runs alongside and corresponds to a cervical artery.

Usage

The term "cervical vein" is used in anatomical and medical contexts to specify a particular venous structure in the neck. * The surgeon carefully avoided the cervical vein during the procedure. * An ultrasound can be used to examine the flow of blood in the cervical vein.

Advanced Usage
  • In detailed anatomical description, specific cervical veins (e.g., the deep cervical vein) are often discussed in relation to the muscles and nerves of the neck.
Variants and Related Words
  • Deep cervical vein: A specific vein draining the deeper structures of the back of the neck.
  • Cervical artery: The artery that accompanies the cervical vein, carrying oxygenated blood.
Synonyms
  • Neck vein: A more general, non-specific term for any vein in the neck region.
Notes on Meaning

The term "cervical vein" primarily refers to its anatomical definition. It is not commonly used in idiomatic expressions or phrasal verbs.

cervical vein

A doctor points to the cervical vein on an anatomical chart.

Noun
  1. a vein that accompanies an artery of the same name

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