Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Renal Vein.
Renal Vein - as a noun
Veins that accompany renal arteries; open into the vena cava at the level of the 2nd lumbar vertebra
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
vena renalisExample Sentences
"The renal vein drains blood from the kidneys to the inferior vena cava."
"A thrombus in the renal vein can lead to renal vein thrombosis."
"The renal vein is located anterior to the renal artery."
"Surgical ligation of the renal vein may be necessary to control bleeding."
"Renal cell carcinoma can metastasize through the renal vein."
