Medical Definition of Vena profunda linguae
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The principle vein of the tongue that accompanies the deep lingual artery and joins the lingual vein. It drains the body and apex of the tongue, running posteriorly near the median plane; they are often visible through the mucosa on the underside of the tongue, to each side of the frenulum.
Synonym: vena profunda linguae.
(05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Vena Profunda Linguae
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