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brachiocephalic vein

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

Either of the two large veins that are formed by the confluence of the internal jugular vein and subclavian vein in the root of the neck, and unite to form the superior vena cava.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: anatomy, medicine, sciences

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: innominate vein

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

veins formed by the union of the internal jugular and subclavian veins

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: innominate vein, vena brachiocephalica

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: vein, vena, venous blood vessel

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