perforating vein

Also found in: Medical

0.01 sec.

ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms

Noun

perforating vein - veins that accompany the perforating arteries; drain leg muscles; empty into the deep femoral vein

vena perforantis

vein, vena, venous blood vessel - a blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heart; "all veins except the pulmonary vein carry unaerated blood"

Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content.

?Page tools

Printer friendly
Cite / link

Feedback
Add definition

Mentioned in	?		References in periodicals archive	?		Dictionary browser	?		Full browser	?
vena perforantis			Often it will extend several centimeters up the posterior thigh to terminate in a perforating vein (PV). Duplex ultrasound for superficial venous insufficiency: use for ... by Khilnani, Neil M.; Min, Robert J. / Applied Radiology			Perfectness perfecto perfector perfervid Perficient perfidious perfidiously Perfidiousness perfidy perfin perfing Perfit Perfix Perflable Perflate Perflation perfluorocarbon perfoliate perfoliate leaf Perforata perforate perforated perforated eardrum perforated tape perforated ulcer perforating vein perforation perforation gauge Perforative Perforator perforce perforin perform Performable performance performance appraisal performance art performance bond performance capability performance indicator performance related pay performance test performance-enhancing performance-related performative performer Performing performing artist performing arts Perfricate Perfumatory			perforating perforating perforating perforating perforating abscess Perforating arteries Perforating arteries Perforating arteries Perforating arteries perforating artery Perforating branches perforating canals perforating capsular plexus perforating collagenosis Perforating cutaneous branches Perforating cutaneous nerve Perforating cutaneus perforating elastosis perforating elastosis perforating elastosis perforating fiber perforating fracture Perforating Injuries with Retinal Detachment perforating radiate arteries perforating radiate arteries perforating radiate arteries perforating radiate arteries perforating ulcer perforating ulcer perforating ulcer perforating vein perforating veins perforating veins perforating veins perforating wound perforating wound perforating wound perforating wound perforation perforation perforation perforation perforation perforation deposit perforation gauge perforation of stomach or intestines Perforation of the eardrum Perforation of the eardrum perforation of the uterus Perforation of tympanic membrane Perforation of tympanic membrane perforation, palatal perforation, radicular perforation, sublabial Perforations Perforations Perforations Perforations perforative perforative perforative

Dictionary, Thesaurus, and Translations

Free Tools:	For surfers: Free toolbar & extensions \| Word of the Day \| Help For webmasters: Free content \| Linking \| Lookup box \| Double-click lookup

Disclaimer
All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional.