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vena cerebri anterior

 

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Noun vena cerebri anterior has 1 sense
  1. anterior cerebral vein, vena cerebri anterior - accompanies the anterior cerebral artery and empties into the basal vein
    --1 is a kind of cerebral vein, vena cerebri

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Vena Cerebri Anterior

Description:

Vena Cerebri Anterior, also known as the anterior cerebral vein, is a major blood vessel that drains blood from the frontal lobes of the brain. It is part of the cerebral venous system, which plays a crucial role in the overall circulation of blood within the brain.

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1:

As a noun, the vena cerebri anterior refers specifically to the blood vessel responsible for draining blood from the frontal lobes of the brain.

Sample Sentence:

The vena cerebri anterior carries deoxygenated blood from the frontal lobes back to the superior sagittal sinus.

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Sense 2:

As a noun, the vena cerebri anterior can refer to the entire anterior cerebral venous system, including all the vessels and tributaries that drain blood from the frontal lobes.

Sample Sentence:

Blockage or obstruction in the vena cerebri anterior can lead to increased pressure in the frontal lobes.

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Sense 3:

As an adjective, vena cerebri anterior can be used to describe anything relating to or associated with the anterior cerebral vein or the frontal lobes of the brain.

Sample Sentence:

The surgeon carefully dissected the vena cerebri anterior to remove the tumor.

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