vena vorticosum

vena vorticosum
noun
a vein formed by branches from the back surface of the eye and the ciliary body; empties into the ophthalmic veins
Syn: ↑vortex vein, ↑vorticose vein
Hypernyms: ↑vein, ↑vena, ↑venous blood vessel

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  • vena — noun a blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heart all veins except the pulmonary vein carry unaerated blood • Syn: ↑vein, ↑venous blood vessel • Derivationally related forms: ↑venous (for: ↑vein) …   Useful english dictionary

  • venous blood vessel — noun a blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heart all veins except the pulmonary vein carry unaerated blood • Syn: ↑vein, ↑vena • Derivationally related forms: ↑venous (for: ↑vein) …   Useful english dictionary

  • vortex vein — noun a vein formed by branches from the back surface of the eye and the ciliary body; empties into the ophthalmic veins • Syn: ↑vorticose vein, ↑vena vorticosum • Hypernyms: ↑vein, ↑vena, ↑venous blood vessel …   Useful english dictionary

  • vorticose vein — noun a vein formed by branches from the back surface of the eye and the ciliary body; empties into the ophthalmic veins • Syn: ↑vortex vein, ↑vena vorticosum • Hypernyms: ↑vein, ↑vena, ↑venous blood vessel …   Useful english dictionary

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