VASA BREVIS
(noun)Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Vasa Brevis.
Vasa Brevis - as a noun
Several small arteries branching off of the splenic artery and going to the greater curvature of the stomach
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
arteria gastrica brevesshort gastric arteryExample Sentences
"The surgeon carefully dissected the vasa brevis during the procedure."
"Injury to the vasa brevis can lead to complications in the circulation of cerebrospinal fluid."
"The vasa brevis are responsible for draining blood from the lower regions of the spinal cord."
"The anatomy textbook had a detailed illustration of the vasa brevis."
"The patient complained of pain along the path of the vasa brevis."