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azygos vein meaning and definition
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Definition of azygos vein (noun)
- one of a system of veins that drain the thoracic and abdominal walls; arises as a continuation of the right ascending lumbar vein and terminates in the superior vena cava
- synonyms: azygous vein, vena azygos
Source: Princeton University Wordnet