vena diploica

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Noun vena diploica has 1 sense

diploic vein, vena diploica - one of the veins serving the spongy part of the cranial bones
--₁ is a kind of vein, vena, venous blood vessel

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Vena Diploica

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense: In anatomy, vena diploica refers to a pair of veins found in the diploë, the spongy inner layer of bones in the cranium.

Usage: The vena diploica plays a crucial role in draining the blood from the cranial bones, thereby maintaining proper cerebral circulation.

Example Sentence: The vena diploica assists in regulating the temperature of the brain by carrying away excess heat.

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