hemizygos vein

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Noun hemizygos vein has 1 sense

hemizygos vein, hemizygous vein, vena hemizygos - a continuation of the left ascending lumbar vein; crosses the midline at the 8th vertebra and empties into the azygos vein
--₁ is a kind of vein, vena, venous blood vessel

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Hemizygos Vein

Definition: The hemizygos vein is a large vein that runs along the left side of the vertebral column and collects blood from the lower half of the body.

Usage:

Sense 1:

Part of Speech: Noun

Meaning: The major vein responsible for draining blood from the left side of the abdomen and lower trunk.

Example: The hemizygos vein merges with the left superior intercostal vein to drain into the superior vena cava.

Sense 2:

Part of Speech: Adjective

Meaning: Pertaining to or related to the hemizygos vein.

Example: The hemizygos vein valves prevent blood from flowing backward.

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