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uterine vein

/ˈjuːtəraɪn veɪn/

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/ˈjuːtəraɪn veɪn/C1formalmedical
  • ruВена, отводящая кровь от матки, обычно часть венозной сети женской репродуктивной системы.

A vein that drains blood from the uterus, typically part of the female reproductive system's venous network.

  1. Anatomical blood vesselC1formal

    A vein that drains blood from the uterus, part of the female reproductive system.

    ruМаточная вена

    • The uterine vein carries deoxygenated blood away from the uterus.
    • During pregnancy, the uterine vein increases in size to accommodate greater blood flow.
    • Surgeons must carefully avoid damaging the uterine vein during certain procedures.