Noun vena sigmoideus has 1 sense

1. sigmoid vein, vena sigmoideus - tributaries of the inferior mesenteric vein; drains the sigmoid colon
   --₁ is a kind of vein, vena, venous blood vessel
   --₁ is a part of colon
   

Vena sigmoideus

The term "vena sigmoideus" refers to the sigmoid vein, which is a blood vessel in the human body. It is a vein that runs through the sigmoid colon and carries deoxygenated blood from the intestines towards the heart. The vena sigmoideus is an important part of the circulatory system, aiding in the transportation of blood and waste materials.

Sample Sentences:

• The vena sigmoideus is responsible for draining blood from the sigmoid colon.
• During surgery, the surgeon carefully ligated the vena sigmoideus to prevent excessive bleeding.
• Blockage of the vena sigmoideus can lead to complications such as thrombosis.

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