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retromandibular vein
 

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Noun retromandibular vein has 1 sense
  1. retromandibular vein, vena retromandibularis, posterior facial vein - posterior branch of the facial vein; formed by temporal veins in front of the ear
    --1 is a kind of facial vein, vena facialis

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Term: Retromandibular Vein

Description:

The retromandibular vein is a significant blood vessel located in the head and neck region. It is an important component of the venous drainage system within the facial and temporal areas.

Sample Sentences:

  • The surgeon carefully ligated the retromandibular vein during the complex facial reconstruction procedure.

  • The retromandibular vein receives blood from various tributaries before draining into the external jugular vein.

  • Blockage or damage to the retromandibular vein can lead to localized facial edema.

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