pharyngeal vein

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Noun pharyngeal vein has 1 sense

pharyngeal vein, vena pharyngeus - veins from the pharyngeal plexus that empty into the internal jugular vein
--₁ is a kind of vein, vena, venous blood vessel

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Pharyngeal Vein

Definition: The pharyngeal vein is a blood vessel that drains deoxygenated blood from the pharynx and surrounding areas.

Senses and Usages:

1. Anatomy

Sense: In anatomy, the pharyngeal vein refers to the veins located in or around the pharynx.

Sample Sentence:

The pharyngeal vein plays a crucial role in draining blood from the throat region.

2. Medical

Sense: In the medical field, the pharyngeal vein is associated with various conditions and diseases related to the pharynx.

Sample Sentence:

Doctors need to carefully examine the pharyngeal vein to detect any abnormalities or blockages.

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