vena intercostalis

Definitions of vena intercostalis
  1. noun
    several veins draining the intercostal spaces of the rib cage
    synonyms: intercostal vein
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    type of:
    vein, vena, venous blood vessel
    a blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heart
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