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brachiocephalic vein
noun
Definition of BRACHIOCEPHALIC VEIN
: either of two large veins that occur one on each side of the neck, receive blood from the head and neck, and unite to form the superior vena cava —called also innominate vein
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First Known Use of BRACHIOCEPHALIC VEIN
circa 1852
Medical Dictionary
brachiocephalic vein
noun
Medical Definition of BRACHIOCEPHALIC VEIN
: either of two large veins that occur one on each side of the neck, receive blood from the head and neck, are formed by the union of the internal jugular and the subclavian veins, and unite to form the superior vena cava—called also innominate vein
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