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vena ophthalmica

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun vena ophthalmica has 1 sense
  1. ophthalmic vein, vena ophthalmica - either of two veins that serve the eye; empties into the cavernous sinus
    --1 is a kind of vein, vena, venous blood vessel
    --1 has particulars: inferior ophthalmic vein; superior ophthalmic vein

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Vena Ophthalmica

Vena Ophthalmica refers to the medical term for the ophthalmic vein, which is a blood vessel responsible for draining the blood from various structures in the eye.

Usage:

1. Noun - Anatomy

In anatomy, the vena ophthalmica refers to a group of veins that drain the blood from the eyeball and surrounding structures.

Example Sentence: The vena ophthalmica plays a crucial role in maintaining adequate blood circulation within the eye.

2. Noun - Medical

In medical terms, vena ophthalmica indicates the presence of a specific vein responsible for draining blood from the eye.

Example Sentence: The surgeon carefully ligated the vena ophthalmica to prevent excessive bleeding during the eye surgery.

3. Adjective - Popular

The term vena ophthalmica is occasionally used in a popular context to describe something related to eye health or ophthalmology.

Example Sentence: She visited the local optometrist for her vena ophthalmica examination to ensure her eyes were in good condition.

4. Adjective - Local

Vena Ophthalmica can also be used to describe something specific to a particular location or region related to ophthalmology.

Example Sentence: The local healthcare center organized a workshop on vena ophthalmica anomalies and their treatment methods.

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