Definition of Perforating vein

1. Noun. Veins that accompany the perforating arteries; drain leg muscles; empty into the deep femoral vein.

Exact synonyms: Vena Perforantis
Generic synonyms: Vein, Vena, Venous Blood Vessel

Lexicographical Neighbors of Perforating Vein

perforating appendicitis
perforating arteries
perforating arteries of foot
perforating arteries of hand
perforating arteries of internal mammary
perforating branch of peroneal artery
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perforating branches of internal thoracic artery
perforating branches of palmar metacarpal arteries
perforating branches of plantar metatarsal arteries
perforating fibres
perforating folliculitis
perforating keratoplasty
perforating peroneal artery
perforating ulcer of foot
perforating vein (current term)
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Literary usage of Perforating vein

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. On Varicose Disease of the Lower Extremities and Its Allied Disorders, Skin by John Gay (1868)
"A varicose vein (a) ran up behind the inner malleolus from a perforating saphenous radicle on the heel to the upper perforating vein (b). ..."

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