hemiazygous vein
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accessory hemiazygous vein — noun a vein formed by the union of the 4th to 7th posterior intercostal veins; empties into the azygos vein • Syn: ↑accessory hemiazygos vein, ↑vena hemiazygos accessoria • Hypernyms: ↑vein, ↑vena, ↑venous blood vessel … Useful english dictionary
azygous vein — noun one of a system of veins that drain the thoracic and abdominal walls; arises as a continuation of the right ascending lumbar vein and terminates in the superior vena cava • Syn: ↑azygos vein, ↑vena azygos • Hypernyms: ↑vein, ↑vena, ↑venous… … Useful english dictionary
accessory hemiazygos vein — noun a vein formed by the union of the 4th to 7th posterior intercostal veins; empties into the azygos vein • Syn: ↑accessory hemiazygous vein, ↑vena hemiazygos accessoria • Hypernyms: ↑vein, ↑vena, ↑venous blood vessel … Useful english dictionary
supracardinal vein — su·pra·car·di·nal vein .sü prə kärd nəl , .prä , kard ən əl n either of two veins in the mammalian embryo and various adult lower vertebrate forms located in the thoracic and abdominal regions dorsolateral to and on either side of the descending… … Medical dictionary
supracardinal vein — “+... noun Etymology: supra + cardinal : either of two veins in the mammalian embryo and various adult lower vertebrate forms located in the thoracic and abdominal regions dorsolateral to and on either side of the descending aorta and giving rise … Useful english dictionary
human cardiovascular system — ▪ anatomy Introduction organ system that conveys blood through vessels to and from all parts of the body, carrying nutrients and oxygen to tissues and removing carbon dioxide and other wastes. It is a closed tubular system in which the… … Universalium
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
vena hemiazygos accessoria — noun a vein formed by the union of the 4th to 7th posterior intercostal veins; empties into the azygos vein • Syn: ↑accessory hemiazygos vein, ↑accessory hemiazygous vein • Hypernyms: ↑vein, ↑vena, ↑venous blood vessel … Useful english dictionary
