Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Cardinal Vein.
Cardinal Vein - as a noun
Any of the major venous channels in primitive adult vertebrates and in embryos of higher vertebrates
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
veinvenavenous blood vesselHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The cardinal vein is a major vein that carries deoxygenated blood from the body to the heart in vertebrates."
"In embryos, the cardinal veins are responsible for carrying oxygenated blood from the placenta to the heart."
"The formation of the cardinal veins is crucial for the proper development of the circulatory system."
"Abnormalities in the development of the cardinal veins can lead to heart defects."
"During fetal development, the cardinal veins gradually merge to form the superior vena cava."
