"basilic vein" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: basilic veins [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} basilic vein (plural basilic veins)
  1. (anatomy) A large superficial vein of the upper limb that helps drain parts of hand and forearm. Wikipedia link: basilic vein Categories (topical): Anatomy Related terms: brachiobasilic
    Sense id: en-basilic_vein-en-noun-729RausK Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: anatomy, medicine, sciences

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