AXILLARY VEIN
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Axillary Vein.
Axillary Vein - as a noun
A continuation of the basilic vein and brachial vein that becomes the subclavian vein
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
vena axillarisExample Sentences
"The axillary vein drains blood from the upper limb into the subclavian vein."
"An injury to the axillary vein can cause significant bleeding."
"The axillary vein is located in the armpit region."
"Compression of the axillary vein can lead to swelling and pain in the arm."
"During surgery, the surgeon carefully identified and ligated the axillary vein."
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maxillary vein
