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circle of willis

 

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Noun circle of willis has 1 sense
  1. circle of Willis - a ring of arteries at the base of the brain
    --1 is a kind of
    artery, arteria, arterial blood vessel
    --1 is a part of brain, encephalon

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Circle of Willis


Definition:

The Circle of Willis is a circulatory network of blood vessels located at the base of the brain that supplies blood to the brain and surrounding structures.

Senses:

  1. Popular sense: The anatomical structure composed of interconnected blood vessels that provide collateral circulation in the brain.
  2. Local sense: A term used within the medical field to refer specifically to the anatomical structure and its functions.

Examples:

  • Popular sense:
  • My doctor explained that a stroke in one of the arteries connected to the Circle of Willis can be compensated for by blood flow from other arteries.
  • The Circle of Willis helps to maintain a continuous supply of oxygen and nutrients to the brain.
  • Local sense:
  • The surgeon successfully identified and repaired an aneurysm in the posterior cerebral artery of the Circle of Willis.
  • Extensive research has been conducted on the intricate blood flow dynamics within the Circle of Willis.

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