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pudendal vein

pudendal vein

7.0
A vein that carries blood away from the outer sex organs and the area between the legs
  • noun
  • /ˈpjuːdɛndl veɪn/
  • Specialized
translation icon : vena pudenda
  • The pudendal vein carries blood from the external genitalia.

Examples

  • The pudendal vein plays a crucial role in draining blood from the perineal region.

  • During the surgery, the doctor identified the pudendal vein to avoid accidental injury.

  • Blood clots in the pudendal vein are extremely rare but can cause significant discomfort.

  • Surgeons must be careful near the pudendal vein during procedures.

  • The pudendal vein drains blood from the external genitalia and plays a vital role in the body's circulatory system.

  • Surgeons need to be cautious when working near the pudendal vein to prevent excessive bleeding.

  • A blockage in the pudendal vein can lead to significant complications affecting the perineal area.

Synonyms

venae pudendum
vspudendal vein
  • Specialized
9.9

A vein or group of veins in the outer part of the sex organs, especially in women

is a single vein that drains blood from the external genital area and perineum

Surface Forms

pudendal vein singular
pudendal veins plural

Morphology

pudendal + vein

The phrase is a straightforward adjective+noun anatomical term: 'pudendal' means 'pertaining to the genitals' and 'vein' is a blood vessel, so the meaning 'a vein associated with the external genitalia' is directly inferable from the parts. Although clinical/technical, the compositional pattern follows standard anatomical naming and would be understandable to a learner who knows both constituents.

Etymology

Pudendal vein: The name pudendal vein comes from the old word 'pudendum', a polite word for the private parts. So pudendal, meaning 'of the pudendum', plus vein simply means the vein that drains blood from the area between the legs, which is why the name refers to that vein.