perforating vein

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Noun perforating vein has 1 sense

perforating vein, vena perforantis - veins that accompany the perforating arteries; drain leg muscles; empty into the deep femoral vein
--₁ is a kind of vein, vena, venous blood vessel

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Perforating Vein

Description:

A perforating vein, also known as a "communicating vein," is a type of vein that connects superficial veins to deep veins in the human body. These veins have valves that play a critical role in the circulation of blood, allowing it to travel from the surface veins into the deep veins.

Sample Sentences:

The perforating vein provides a direct pathway for blood flow between the superficial and deep veins.
In case of injury, the perforating veins can become damaged, leading to impaired blood circulation.
The surgeon carefully identified and ligated the perforating veins during the procedure.
Individuals with varicose veins may experience complications in their perforating veins.

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