pulmonary vein


Definition: Meaning of, pulmonary vein in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈpʌlmən(ə)ri veɪn /

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pulmonary vein pulmonary veins
  1. any of four veins that carry arterial blood from the lungs to the left atrium of the heart
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pulmonary vein used in phrases

  • inferior pulmonary vein (noun)
    1. left and right either of two pulmonary veins returning blood from the inferior lobes of the lungs
  • superior pulmonary vein (noun)
    1. left and right either of two pulmonary veins returning blood from the superior lobes of the lungs
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