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cephalic vein

/sɪˈfælɪk veɪn/

Traducción: Vena superficial del brazo que recorre la cara externa desde la mano hasta el hombro; se utiliza frecuentemente para la venopunción y el acceso intravenoso.

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/sɪˈfælɪk veɪn/C1formalmedical
  • esVena superficial del brazo que recorre la cara externa desde la mano hasta el hombro; se utiliza frecuentemente para la venopunción y el acceso intravenoso.

A superficial vein located in the arm, running along the outer side from the hand to the shoulder, commonly used for venipuncture and intravenous access.

  1. Superficial arm veinC1formal

    A large, superficial vein located in the arm, running along the outer side from the hand to the shoulder.

    esvena cefálica

    • The nurse inserted the needle into the cephalic vein for the blood draw.
    • The cephalic vein is often used for intravenous access.
    • Anatomically, the cephalic vein drains into the axillary vein.