Superficial vein is a vein that is close to the surface of the body. This differs from deep veins that are far from the surface. Superficial veins are not paired with an artery, unlike the deep veins, which typically have an artery with the same name close by. Superficial veins are important physiologically for cooling of the body. When the body i...
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<anatomy, vein> One of a number of veins that course in the subcutaneous tissue and empty into deep veins; they form prominent systems of vessels in the limbs and are usually not accompanied by arteries. ... Synonym: vena cutanea, cutaneous vein. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
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Type: Term Definitions: 1. one of a number of veins that course in the subcutaneous tissue and empty into deep veins; they form prominent systems of vessels in the limbs and are usually not accompanied by arteries. Synonyms: vena cutanea, vena superficialis, cutaneous vein
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