Venae Conjunctivales (Noun)
Meaning
Veins draining the conjunctiva.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The venae conjunctivales are responsible for draining deoxygenated blood from the conjunctiva into the ophthalmic veins.
- The venae conjunctivales are superficial veins that can be observed upon examination of the conjunctiva.
- Damage to the venae conjunctivales may result in localized conjunctival edema due to impaired venous drainage.
- Venae conjunctivales can be a source of significant bleeding during ophthalmic surgery if not properly managed.
- Ophthalmologists carefully evaluate the venae conjunctivales as part of a comprehensive examination of the ocular surface.