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pectoral vein

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun pectoral vein has 1 sense
  1. pectoral vein, vena pectoralis - veins that drain the pectoral muscles and empty into the subclavian vein
    --1 is a kind of vein, vena, venous blood vessel

Definitions from the Web

Pectoral Vein

Definition: The pectoral vein is a blood vessel located in the chest area, specifically in the region of the pectoral muscles.

Senses:

  1. Anatomy: In anatomy, the pectoral vein refers to the major blood vessel that drains blood from the pectoral muscles, and is responsible for carrying it back to the heart.
  2. Zoology: In zoology, the pectoral vein can describe a similar blood vessel found in some animals, particularly in the pectoral fin area of fish.

Sample Sentences:

  1. The pectoral vein is an important pathway for blood circulation in the chest region.
  2. The surgeon carefully located the pectoral vein before beginning the procedure.
  3. During the dissection of the fish, the pectoral vein was identified and examined.
  4. Damage to the pectoral vein can lead to complications and hinder proper blood flow.

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