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inferior pulmonary vein

inferior pulmonary vein

5.7
A vein that carries blood from the lower part of a lung to the left atrium of the heart
  • noun
  • /ɪnˈfɪriər ˈpʌlməˌnɛri veɪn/
  • Specialized
translation icon : vena pulmonar inferior
  • The inferior pulmonary vein carries blood from the lower lobes.

Examples

  • A blood clot in the inferior pulmonary vein can cause complications after lung surgery.

  • CT imaging revealed an obstruction in the right inferior pulmonary vein.

  • The surgeon carefully preserved both the inferior pulmonary vein and the bronchus during the procedure.

  • Doctors examined the inferior pulmonary veins for any blockages.

  • A blood clot in the inferior pulmonary vein can cause complications after lung surgery.

  • CT imaging revealed an obstruction in the right inferior pulmonary vein.

  • Doctors examined the inferior pulmonary vein to determine if blood flow was normal.

Synonyms

pulmonary vein
vsinferior pulmonary vein
  • Specialized
1 3.8

A vein that carries oxygen-rich blood from the lungs to the heart

is limited to the two vessels returning blood from the lower lung lobes
vena pulmonalis inferior
vsinferior pulmonary vein
  • Specialized
9.9

A vein that carries oxygen-rich blood from the lower lobe of a lung to the left side of the heart

is the English anatomical name rather than the Latin form
vena pulmonalis
vsinferior pulmonary vein
  • Specialized
9.7

A vein that carries oxygen-rich blood from the lungs to the left side of the heart

is limited to the two vessels returning blood from the lower lung lobes

Surface Forms

inferior pulmonary vein singular
inferior pulmonary veins plural

Morphology

inferior + pulmonary + vein

Each component contributes directly to the overall meaning: 'inferior' = lower, 'pulmonary' = relating to the lungs, and 'vein' = a vessel returning blood to the heart. This anatomical naming pattern is compositional and cross-linguistically common, so a B1 learner who knows the constituents can reliably infer the MWE's meaning.

Etymology

Inferior pulmonary vein is a simple picture: inferior means 'lower', pulmonary means 'from the lungs', and vein is a blood vessel that brings blood back to the heart. So the name points to the vein from the lower part of the lungs that returns blood to the left side of the heart.