sternocleidomastoid vein

/ˌˈstʌrnoʊˈklaɪdoʊˌmæˈstɔɪd veɪn/
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Definitions of sternocleidomastoid vein
  1. noun
    drains the sternocleidomastoid muscle; empties into the internal jugular vein
    synonyms: vena sternocleidomastoidea
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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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