brachiocephalic vein meaning
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brachiocephalic vein (noun): veins formed by the union of the internal jugular and subclavian veins.
Definition of brachiocephalic vein
- veins formed by the union of the internal jugular and subclavian veins
Synonyms: innominate vein, vena brachiocephalica
Type of: vein
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