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vena intervertebralis

 

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Noun vena intervertebralis has 1 sense
  1. intervertebral vein, vena intervertebralis - one of several veins accompanying spinal nerves
    --1 is a kind of vein, vena, venous blood vessel

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Vena Intervertebralis

Definition: The vena intervertebralis is a vein located in the vertebral column that drains blood from the spinal cord and surrounding tissues.

Sample Sentence: The vena intervertebralis plays a crucial role in maintaining proper circulation within the spinal region.

Additional Information

Sense 1: Anatomy

The vena intervertebralis refers to the network of veins that run along the spinal column, collecting blood from the spinal cord and the surrounding tissues.

Sample Sentence: The vena intervertebralis is responsible for draining oxygen-depleted blood from the spinal cord to ensure continuous circulation.

Sense 2: Medical

In the medical field, vena intervertebralis is often mentioned in the context of spinal surgeries or interventions, addressing the specific veins associated with the procedure.

Sample Sentence: During the surgery, the surgeon carefully identified and clamped the vena intervertebralis to prevent excessive bleeding.

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