Temporal Vein (Noun)
Meaning
Any of several veins draining the temporal region.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The temporal vein was surgically exposed to relieve pressure on the surrounding tissue.
- Injury to the superficial temporal vein can cause significant bleeding due to its proximity to the skin surface.
- The middle temporal vein is a key landmark for neurosurgeons operating on the brain.
- Anatomy students were required to identify the anterior branch of the temporal vein in the lab exercise.
- A ruptured temporal vein can cause severe headaches and blurred vision due to increased intracranial pressure.