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Colic Vein

Definition: The colic vein is a blood vessel located in the abdominal region that drains blood from the large intestine and rectum.

Parts of Speech:

• Noun: colic vein

Senses:

1. The main blood vessel responsible for draining blood from the large intestine and rectum in the abdominal region.

Usages:

1. The surgeon carefully identified and ligated the colic vein during the abdominal surgery.
2. Due to an obstruction in the colic vein, the patient experienced severe abdominal pain.

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