vena cutanea
Definition
Noun: * A cutaneous vein is one of numerous small veins located within the subcutaneous tissue (the layer of fat and connective tissue just beneath the skin). These vessels collect deoxygenated blood from the skin and superficial tissues and drain it into deeper, larger veins.
Usage
The term is a precise anatomical descriptor used in medical and biological contexts. * The surgeon carefully avoided the vena cutanea during the procedure. * Inflammation of a vena cutanea can be a sign of superficial thrombophlebitis.
Advanced Usage
- The plural form is venae cutaneae.
- These veins are part of the superficial venous system and are often visible or palpable beneath the skin, especially in the limbs.
Variants and Related Words
- Cutaneous vein: The direct English translation and more common term.
- Superficial vein: A broader category that includes all veins close to the surface of the body, including cutaneous veins.
- Subcutaneous vein: A synonym emphasizing the vein's location in the subcutaneous tissue.
Synonyms
- Cutaneous vein
- Superficial vein (in context)
- Subcutaneous vein
Noun
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one of a number of veins in the subcutaneous tissue that empty into deep veins
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