Definition of Axillary vein

1. Noun. A continuation of the basilic vein and brachial vein that becomes the subclavian vein.

Exact synonyms: Vena Axillaris
Generic synonyms: Vein, Vena, Venous Blood Vessel

Medical Definition of Axillary vein

1. The venous trunk of the upper limb; a continuation of the basilar and brachial veins running from the lower border of the teres major muscle to the outer border of the first rib where it becomes the subclavian vein. (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Axillary Vein

axillary line
axillary lymph nodes
axillary nerve
axillary nerve injury
axillary neuropathy
axillary node
axillary node
axillary plexus
axillary region
axillary sheath
axillary space
axillary sweat glands
axillary thermometer
axillary triangle
axillary vein (current term)
axillary vein (current term)
axillas
axilla thermometer
axils
axing
axinite
axinite
axinites
axinomancy
axio-
axio-occlusal
axiobuccal
axiobuccogingival
axioincisal
axiolabial

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