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Coelateral

Description:

Coelateral is a rare term used in biology to refer to structures or organs that are situated on the same side of the body or along the same axis. In human anatomy, it often describes organs or blood vessels that run parallel to each other on one side of the body.

Sample Sentences:

• The coelateral blood vessels in the human leg promote efficient blood flow.
• In the dissection, we observed the coelateral presence of the liver and gallbladder.
• The branches of the coelateral nerves provide sensation to the same side of the face.

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