external jugular vein meaning

UK US /ɪkˈstɝnəl ˈdʒuɡjəlɚ veɪn/ 7 syllables

external jugular vein (noun): formed by the junction of the posterior auricular and the retromandibular veins; empties into the subclavian vein.

Definition of external jugular vein

  1. formed by the junction of the posterior auricular and the retromandibular veins; empties into the subclavian vein

    Type of: jugular vein

How to pronounce external jugular vein

external jugular vein is pronounced /ɪkˈstɝnəl ˈdʒuɡjəlɚ veɪn/ in American English. It has 7 syllables.

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