vena lingualis

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Noun vena lingualis has 1 sense

lingual vein, vena lingualis - a vein that receives blood from the tongue and the floor of the mouth and empties into the internal jugular or the facial vein
--₁ is a kind of vein, vena, venous blood vessel
--₁ is a part of mouth

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Vena Lingualis

The vena lingualis, also known as the lingual vein, is a blood vessel located on the underside of the tongue. It is responsible for draining blood from the tongue and surrounding areas.

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Sense 1:

As a noun (anatomy):

The vena lingualis is a crucial component of the circulatory system in the oral cavity.

Example Sentence: The vena lingualis plays a vital role in maintaining healthy blood flow within the tongue.

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As a noun (surgery):

In surgical procedures, the vena lingualis is often used as a source for grafting blood vessels.

Example Sentence: The surgeon utilized the vena lingualis to graft a new blood vessel into the patient's arm.

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As a noun (zoology):

The vena lingualis is a specific vein found in certain animal species, such as reptiles or amphibians.

Example Sentence: The vena lingualis in snakes aids in the circulation of blood throughout their mouths.

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