AZYGOUS VEIN
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Azygous Vein.
Azygous Vein - as a noun
One of a system of veins that drain the thoracic and abdominal walls; arises as a continuation of the right ascending lumbar vein and terminates in the superior vena cava
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
azygos veinvena azygosExample Sentences
"The azygous vein is a large vessel that runs parallel to the vertebral column."
"In some individuals, the azygous vein may be absent."
"The azygous vein drains blood from the thoracic wall into the superior vena cava."
"During surgery, the surgeon carefully dissected and ligated the azygous vein."
"The azygous vein receives blood from numerous intercostal veins."
