genicular vein

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Noun genicular vein has 1 sense

genicular vein, vena genus - veins that drain blood from structures around the knee; empty into the popliteal vein
--₁ is a kind of vein, vena, venous blood vessel
--₁ is a part of knee, knee joint, articulatio genus, genu

Definitions from the Web

Genicular Vein

Description

The genicular vein is a blood vessel located near the knee joint. It is part of the venous system responsible for draining deoxygenated blood from the knee area and returning it to the heart.

Sample Sentences

The surgeon carefully identified and preserved the genicular vein during the knee replacement surgery.
In certain cases of knee injury, the genicular vein may become swollen and require medical intervention.
The genicular vein plays a crucial role in maintaining proper blood circulation in the knee.

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