superior pulmonary vein

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Noun superior pulmonary vein has 1 sense

superior pulmonary vein, vena pulmonalis superior - either of two pulmonary veins (left and right) returning blood from the superior lobes of the lungs
--₁ is a kind of pulmonary vein, vena pulmonalis

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Superior Pulmonary Vein

Description:

The superior pulmonary vein is a large blood vessel that carries oxygenated blood from the left upper lobe of the lung to the left atrium of the heart. It is an integral part of the pulmonary circulation system.

Sample Sentences:

The superior pulmonary vein transports oxygen-rich blood from the lungs to the heart.
Surgical procedures often involve the ligation or occlusion of the superior pulmonary vein to treat specific medical conditions.
Blockage or narrowing of the superior pulmonary vein can lead to various cardiovascular complications.

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