thyroid vein


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

Pronunciation: / ˈθʌɪrɔɪd veɪn /

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thyroid vein thyroid veins
  1. any of several small veins draining blood from the thyroid area
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thyroid vein used in phrases

  • inferior thyroid vein (noun)
    1. any of several veins on each side that drain the thyroid gland and empty into the innominate vein
  • middle thyroid vein (noun)
    1. a vein on each side that drains the lateral part of the thyroid and empties into the internal jugular vein
  • superior thyroid vein (noun)
    1. a vein on each side that drains the upper part of the thyroid and empties into the internal jugular vein
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