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vena sigmoideus

vena sigmoideus

9.9
A vein that carries blood away from the sigmoid colon, the lower part of the large intestine
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : vena sigmoidea
  • The vena sigmoideus is important for draining venous blood from the sigmoid colon.

Examples

  • During the procedure, the surgeon carefully isolated the vena sigmoideus.

  • Surgeons often examine the vena sigmoideus during procedures.

  • Abnormalities in the vena sigmoideus may affect the blood flow to the lower intestine.

  • The vena sigmoideus is crucial for blood drainage.

  • The vena sigmoideus plays a key role in draining blood from the sigmoid colon.

  • Surgeons often inspect the vena sigmoideus to ensure there are no blockages during surgery.

  • Abnormalities in the vena sigmoideus can lead to complications in lower intestinal health.

Synonyms

sigmoid vein
vsvena sigmoideus
  • Specialized
6.7

A tube that carries blood away from the sigmoid colon

is the formal Latin anatomical term used in scientific contexts

How Big

vein
  • Specialized
239 2.6
vena sigmoideus
  • Specialized
9.9
venule
  • Specialized
9.0
veinlet
  • Specialized
6.9

Surface Forms

vena sigmoideus singular
vena sigmoidei plural

Morphology

vena + sigmoideus

This is a straightforward Latin anatomical compound: 'vena' = vein and 'sigmoideus' corresponds to 'sigmoid' / 'of the sigmoid (colon)', so the meaning 'vein of the sigmoid colon' is directly derivable from the parts. Although technical and Latinized (and 'sigmoideus' was not listed in the supplied dictionary), the composition follows regular morphological naming in anatomy and would be transparent to a learner who knows the constituent meanings.

Etymology

Vena sigmoideus comes from Latin words: vena means 'vein' and sigmoideus means 'S-shaped' like the letter sigma, so the name paints a picture of a curving vein. That's why it refers to 'the vein that drains blood from the sigmoid colon'.