Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Middle Thyroid Vein.
Middle Thyroid Vein - as a noun
A vein on each side that drains the lateral part of the thyroid and empties into the internal jugular vein
Example Sentences
"The middle thyroid vein drains blood from the thyroid gland."
"In some individuals, the middle thyroid vein may be absent or very small."
"When performing thyroid surgery, it is important to identify and ligate the middle thyroid vein."
"The middle thyroid vein runs parallel to the recurrent laryngeal nerve."
"The middle thyroid vein is a common site for the formation of thyroid nodules."
