lingual artery

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Noun lingual artery has 1 sense

lingual artery, arteria lingualis - an artery originating from the external carotid artery and supplying the under side of the tongue
--₁ is a kind of artery, arteria, arterial blood vessel
--₁ is a part of mouth

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Lingual Artery

Definition:

The lingual artery is a major blood vessel located in the neck that supplies oxygenated blood to various structures of the tongue.

Senses:

1. Anatomy: Referring to the arterial vessel that supplies blood to the tongue.

2. Surgery: Pertaining to a surgical procedure involving the lingual artery, usually associated with removal or treatment of tumors or other conditions.

Sample Sentences:

- The lingual artery is a branch of the external carotid artery.
- In the surgical procedure, the doctor carefully cauterized the bleeding lingual artery.
- Local anesthesia was used to numb the area around the lingual artery before the operation.

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