Definition of Maxillary vein

1. Noun. Posterior continuation of the pterygoid plexus; joins the superficial temporal vein to form the retromandibular vein.

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

Medical Definition of Maxillary vein

1. The posterior continuation of the pterygoid plexus; it joins the superficial temporal vein to form the retromandibular vein. Synonym: vena maxillaris. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Maxillary Vein

maxillary gland
maxillary hiatus
maxillary neoplasms
maxillary nerve
maxillary plexus
maxillary process
maxillary process of embryo
maxillary sinus
maxillary sinus
maxillary sinusitis
maxillary sinus neoplasms
maxillary sinus radiograph
maxillary surface of palatine bone
maxillary tuberosity
maxillary vein (current term)
maxillary vein (current term)
maxillas
maxillectomy
maxilliped
maxilliped
maxillipeds
maxillitis
maxillodental
maxillodental
maxillofacial
maxillofacial
maxillofacial abnormalities
maxillofacial development
maxillofacial injuries
maxillofacial prosthesis

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