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There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Thyroid Vein.
Thyroid Vein - as a noun
Any of several small veins draining blood from the thyroid area
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
vena thyroideaHypernyms (Closely Related)
veinvenavenous blood vesselHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The thyroid vein drains blood from the thyroid gland."
"Enlarged thyroid veins can indicate an underlying thyroid disorder."
"During surgery, the surgeon carefully isolated the thyroid vein."
"The thyroid vein merges with other veins to form the brachiocephalic vein."
"The thyroid vein is responsible for carrying oxygen-depleted blood away from the thyroid."