external jugular vein

Definitions of external jugular vein
  1. noun
    formed by the junction of the posterior auricular and the retromandibular veins; empties into the subclavian vein
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    type of:
    jugular, jugular vein, vena jugularis
    veins in the neck that return blood from the head
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