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appendicular vein

appendicular vein

7.2
A vein that carries blood from the appendix into the ileocolic vein
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : vena apendicular
  • The surgeon carefully ligated the appendicular vein to prevent postoperative bleeding.

Examples

  • Inflammation of the appendix can sometimes lead to thrombosis of the appendicular vein.

  • During an appendectomy, identifying the appendicular vein is important for safe removal of the organ.

  • The appendicular vein plays a crucial role in draining blood.

  • Surgeons need to identify the appendicular veins during surgery.

  • During an appendectomy, identifying the appendicular vein is important for safe removal of the organ.

  • Inflammation of the appendix can sometimes lead to thrombosis of the appendicular vein.

  • The surgeon carefully ligated the appendicular vein to prevent postoperative bleeding.

Synonyms

vena appendicularis
vsappendicular vein
  • Specialized
9.9

A vein that carries blood away from the appendix to a larger vein near the base of the appendix

is the same concept but used as a Latin anatomical name

Surface Forms

appendicular vein singular
appendicular veins plural

Morphology

appendicular + vein

The noun phrase is transparently built from the adjective 'appendicular' (relating to appendages/appendicular structures) plus 'vein' (a blood vessel), so a learner who knows both words can infer it denotes a vein associated with the appendicular region. While full anatomical specifics (e.g. exact drainage or whether it refers to the appendix vs. limb structures) require specialist knowledge, the basic referential meaning is compositionally predictable.

Etymology

Appendicular vein is named for where it runs: appendicular means 'connected to the appendix' and vein means 'a blood vessel'. So it means the vein that carries blood from the appendix.