maxillary vein en · NOUN
Meanings
- A short venous trunk of the face that is formed by the union of veins from the pterygoid plexus and that joins with the superficial temporal vein to form a vein which contributes to the formation of the external jugular vein.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| maxillary veins | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (1)
cmn 上頜靜脈 /上颌静脉 (venous trunk of the face)