Definition of Accessory hemiazygos vein

1. Noun. A vein formed by the union of the 4th to 7th posterior intercostal veins; empties into the azygos vein.

Exact synonyms: Accessory Hemiazygous Vein, Vena Hemiazygos Accessoria
Generic synonyms: Vein, Vena, Venous Blood Vessel

Medical Definition of Accessory hemiazygos vein

1. Formed by the union of the fourth to seventh left posterior intercostal veins, passes along the side of the bodies of the fifth, sixth, and seventh thoracic vertebrae, then crosses the midline behind the aorta, oesophagus, and thoracic duct, and empties into the azygos vein, sometimes in common with the hemiazygos vein. Synonym: vena hemiazygos accessoria, vena azygos minor superior. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Accessory Hemiazygos Vein

accessory canal
accessory cartilage
accessory cephalic vein
accessory chromosome
accessory cloud
accessory clouds
accessory cramp
accessory cuneate nucleus
accessory during the fact
accessory equipment
accessory flexor muscle of foot
accessory flower part
accessory fruit
accessory fruits
accessory gland
accessory hemiazygos vein (current term)
accessory hemiazygous vein
accessory ligaments
accessory meningeal branch of middle meningeal artery
accessory mineral
accessory minerals
accessory molecules
accessory nasal cartilages
accessory nerve
accessory nerve lymph nodes
accessory nerve trunk
accessory nerves
accessory olivary nuclei

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