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Diploic Vein.
Diploic Vein - as a noun
One of the veins serving the spongy part of the cranial bones
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
vena diploicaExample Sentences
"The diploic vein is responsible for draining blood from the skull."
"In cases of trauma, damage to the diploic vein can be life-threatening."
"The diploic vein connects the veins of the outer and inner layers of the skull."
"Dilation of the diploic vein may indicate an underlying medical condition."
"The diploic vein can sometimes be visualized on a CT scan of the head."
