hemizygos vein (Meaning)
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hemizygos vein (n)
a continuation of the left ascending lumbar vein; crosses the midline at the 8th vertebra and empties into the azygos vein
Synonyms & Antonyms of hemizygos vein
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hemizygos vein Sentence Examples
- The hemizygos vein drains blood from the posterior abdominal wall and lumbar regions.
- The hemizygos vein is formed by the union of the right ascending lumbar and subcostal veins.
- The hemizygos vein lies to the right of the aorta and ascends towards the diaphragm.
- The hemizygos vein receives tributaries from the intercostal and lumbar veins.
- The hemizygos vein terminates by joining the azygos vein.
- The hemizygos vein is present in males and females, but is usually smaller in females.
- The hemizygos vein may be enlarged in cases of portal hypertension or splenomegaly.
- Compression of the hemizygos vein by enlarged lymph nodes or tumors can lead to lower extremity edema.
- The hemizygos vein is important in collateral circulation in cases of superior vena cava obstruction.
- The hemizygos vein is a small but important vein that plays a role in both normal and pathological circulation.
FAQs About the word hemizygos vein
a continuation of the left ascending lumbar vein; crosses the midline at the 8th vertebra and empties into the azygos vein
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The hemizygos vein drains blood from the posterior abdominal wall and lumbar regions.
The hemizygos vein is formed by the union of the right ascending lumbar and subcostal veins.
The hemizygos vein lies to the right of the aorta and ascends towards the diaphragm.
The hemizygos vein receives tributaries from the intercostal and lumbar veins.
