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meningeal veins

meningeal veins

7.2
Blood vessels that drain blood from the thin layers around the brain and spinal cord
  • noun
  • /məˈnɪndʒiəl veɪnz/
  • Specialized
translation icon : venas meníngeas
  • Each meningeal vein runs alongside its corresponding artery.

Examples

  • Surgeons must take care not to damage the meningeal veins during brain surgery.

  • The meningeal veins play an important role in draining blood from the dura mater.

  • Injury to the meningeal veins can contribute to the formation of epidural hematomas.

  • The meningeal veins play a crucial role in draining blood.

  • Injury to the meningeal veins can lead to serious complications, such as epidural hematomas.

  • Surgeons must ensure they do not damage the meningeal veins when operating on the brain.

  • The meningeal veins are vital for draining blood from the protective layers surrounding the brain.

Synonyms

venae meningeae
vsmeningeal veins
  • Specialized
9.9

Veins that run next to arteries in the thin coverings around the brain and spinal cord

is the same meaning but uses a different name form

Surface Forms

meningeal veins plural
meningeal vein singular

Morphology

meningeal + vein

The compound is a straightforward adjective + noun composition: 'meningeal' (relating to the brain/spinal membranes) + 'veins' (blood vessels). Because the meaning is directly the veins associated with the meninges and follows a regular descriptive pattern common across languages, a learner who knows both constituents can derive the MWE's meaning.

Etymology

Meningeal veins combines meningeal (the thin coverings that wrap the brain and spinal cord) and veins (vessels that carry blood back). So, the name means 'veins that run in the coverings around the brain and spinal cord'.