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Definition of Basilic vein

1. Noun. A vein that drains the back of the hand and forearm and empties into the axillary vein.

Definition of Basilic vein

1. Noun. (anatomy) A large superficial vein of the upper limb that helps drain parts of hand and forearm. ¹

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Medical Definition of Basilic vein

1. Arises from the ulnar side of the dorsal venous network of the hand; it curves around the medial side of the forearm, communicates with the cephalic vein via the median cubital vein, and passes up the medial side of the arm to join the axillary vein. Synonym: vena basilica. (05 Mar 2000)

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