Laryngeal Vein (Noun)
Meaning
One of two veins draining the larynx.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The laryngeal vein is one of two veins that drain the larynx, along with the cricothyroid vein.
- Blood from the laryngeal vein drains into the superior thyroid vein.
- The laryngeal vein plays a crucial role in draining the larynx of deoxygenated blood.
- Anatomically, the laryngeal vein is located in the neck, draining the larynx of blood.
- Damage to the laryngeal vein can lead to laryngeal edema and other complications.