episcleral veins

Definitions of episcleral veins
  1. noun
    small veins in the sclera near the corneal margin; empty into the anterior ciliary veins
    synonyms: venae episclerales
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    type of:
    capillary vein, venula, venule
    a minute vein continuous with a capillary
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