jugular
jugular

jugular vein


Definition: Meaning of, jugular vein in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈdʒʌɡjʊlə veɪn /

  • noun
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Singular Plural
jugular vein jugular veins
  1. veins in the neck that return blood from the head
    SYNONYM
    vena jugularis, jugular
    ANTONYM
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jugular vein used in phrases

  • anterior jugular vein (noun)
    1. arises below the chin from veins draining the lower face; joins the external jugular vein
  • external jugular vein (noun)
    1. formed by the junction of the posterior auricular and the retromandibular veins; empties into the subclavian vein
  • internal jugular vein (noun)
    1. a continuation of the sigmoid sinus of the dura mater; joins the subclavian vein to form the brachiocephalic vein
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