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Circle of Willis

Definition:

The Circle of Willis is a circulatory network of blood vessels located at the base of the brain that supplies blood to the brain and surrounding structures.

Senses:

1. Popular sense: The anatomical structure composed of interconnected blood vessels that provide collateral circulation in the brain.
2. Local sense: A term used within the medical field to refer specifically to the anatomical structure and its functions.

Examples:

• Popular sense:
• My doctor explained that a stroke in one of the arteries connected to the Circle of Willis can be compensated for by blood flow from other arteries.
• The Circle of Willis helps to maintain a continuous supply of oxygen and nutrients to the brain.
• Local sense:
• The surgeon successfully identified and repaired an aneurysm in the posterior cerebral artery of the Circle of Willis.
• Extensive research has been conducted on the intricate blood flow dynamics within the Circle of Willis.

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