vena occipitalis

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Noun vena occipitalis has 1 sense

occipital vein, vena occipitalis - a vein that drains the occipital region
--₁ is a kind of vein, vena, venous blood vessel

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Vena occipitalis

Definition:

The vena occipitalis is a vein located in the occipital region, which is at the back of the head.

Sample sentences:

As a noun:

The vena occipitalis is responsible for draining blood from the occipital area.
The surgeon carefully examined the vena occipitalis before proceeding with the surgery.

As an adjective:

The vena occipitalis region can be susceptible to certain medical conditions.
An injury to the vena occipitalis can cause severe headaches.

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