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Oesophageal Veins

Noun: The oesophageal veins are a network of blood vessels that drain blood from the esophagus and carry it towards the portal vein or the systemic circulation.

Sample Sentence 1: The oesophageal veins drain deoxygenated blood from the esophagus back to the heart.

Sample Sentence 2: The obstruction or damage of oesophageal veins can lead to complications and require medical intervention.

Adjective: Oesophageal veins connected to the esophagus.

Sample Sentence 1: The surgeon carefully examined the patient's oesophageal veins before proceeding with the operation on the esophagus.

Sample Sentence 2: Dilated oesophageal veins can be a sign of portal hypertension.

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