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basilic vein [bəˈzɪlɪk] n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Anatomy) a large vein situated on the inner side of the arm [from Latin basilicus kingly; see basil] ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
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Because the standards require an avoidance of the basilic vein unless no safer vein can be located, any device that lets the user see the available veins beneath the skin not only manages the risk of injury but also facilitates compliance with the standards. A 24-gauge catheter was placed in the left or right basilic vein of each bird and flushed with 0. The cephalic vein of the left arm and the basilic vein of the right arm were also tender and indurated. |
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