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Definition
: The vessels carrying blood away from the capillary beds.
IM general only; NIM as coordinate to indicate a specific vein, as 'pancreatic' vein consider also terms at PHLEB-
See Also
Phlebography
Examples
Axillary Vein
;
Azygos Vein
;
Brachiocephalic Veins
;
Cerebral Veins
;
Coronary Vessels
;
Cranial Sinuses
;
Femoral Vein
;
Hepatic Veins
;
Iliac Vein
;
Jugular Veins
;
Popliteal Vein
;
Portal System
;
Pulmonary Veins
;
Renal Veins
;
Retinal Vein
;
Saphenous Vein
;
Subclavian Vein
;
Venae Cavae
;
Venous Valves
;
Venules
Other names
Vein