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vena clitoridis

vena clitoridis

9.7
A vein that carries blood away from the clitoris
  • noun
  • /ˈviːnə klɪˈtɔːrɪdɪs/
  • Specialized
translation icon : vena clitoridis
  • In medical anatomy, the vena clitoridis refers specifically to the veins associated with the clitoris.

Examples

  • The vena clitoridis plays an essential role in the blood circulation of the female genitalia.

  • Surgeons must be careful around the vena clitoridis during procedures.

  • During surgery, care must be taken not to damage the vena clitoridis.

  • The vena clitoridis plays a crucial role in female anatomy.

  • During surgery, care must be taken not to damage the vena clitoridis.

  • The vena clitoridis plays an essential role in the blood circulation of the female genitalia.

  • Surgeons must be careful around the vena clitoridis during procedures.

Synonyms

clitoral vein
vsvena clitoridis
  • Specialized
7.9

A vein that carries blood away from the clitoris

is the general term for one or more such draining vessels
venae profundae clitoridis
vsvena clitoridis
  • Specialized
9.9

Veins deep in the clitoris that carry blood to veins near the bladder

are the general draining vessels without specifying inner location or plexus
vena dorsalis clitoridis profunda
vsvena clitoridis
  • Specialized
9.9

A deep vein that drains blood from the clitoris

is the broader draining term not limited to a single inner vessel
venae dorsales clitoridis superficiales
vsvena clitoridis
  • Specialized
9.9

Small veins on the top of the clitoris that drain blood into nearby genital veins

cover draining vessels generally rather than only surface channels

Surface Forms

vena clitoridis singular
vena clitoridis plural

Morphology

vena + clitoridis

The phrase literally combines 'vena' (vein) with 'clitoridis' (the genitive form of clitoris), so the meaning 'vein of the clitoris' is directly derivable from the constituents. This is a compositional anatomical label; however, the Latin inflection may be unfamiliar to many learners, but given knowledge of both parts and the anatomical naming pattern the sense is transparent.

Etymology

The noun vena clitoridis comes from medical Latin. Vena means 'vein' and clitoridis means 'of the clitoris', so the name simply describes the vein that carries blood away from the clitoris.