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vena cerebri magna

vena cerebri magna

9.9
A large vein in the middle of the brain that drains blood from deep areas
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : vena cerebral magna
  • The vena cerebri magna plays an important role in draining blood from deep structures of the brain.

Examples

  • A blockage in the vena cerebri magna can lead to increased intracranial pressure.

  • Surgeons must be careful not to damage the vena cerebri magna during operations near the center of the brain.

  • The vena cerebri magna plays a crucial role in draining blood from the brain.

  • During the surgery, the doctor examined the vena cerebri magna carefully.

  • A blockage in the vena cerebri magna can lead to increased intracranial pressure.

  • Surgeons must be careful not to damage the vena cerebri magna during operations near the center of the brain.

  • The vena cerebri magna plays an important role in draining blood from deep structures of the brain.

Synonyms

great cerebral vein
vsvena cerebri magna
  • Specialized
7.5

A large blood vessel in the brain that carries blood from deep parts to a channel called the straight sinus

is the Latin term for the same vein

Surface Forms

vena cerebri magna singular
vena cerebri magnas plural

Morphology

vena + cerebri + magna

The phrase is compositionally built from identifiable roots: 'vena' = vein, 'cerebri' = of the brain (cerebral), and 'magna' = large, so the sense 'large cerebral vein' follows directly from the constituents. This is a Latin technical name, so while morphologically transparent in principle, understanding requires knowledge of Latin/medical roots which B1 learners typically lack.

Etymology

Vena cerebri magna comes from the Latin words vena, cerebri, and magna, which mean 'vein', 'brain', and 'large', so the name gives the clear image of a big central vein that collects blood from the deep parts of the brain and carries it away.