vena thyroidea

Definitions of vena thyroidea

1. noun

   any of several small veins draining blood from the thyroid area
   synonyms: thyroid vein

   types:

   inferior thyroid vein

   any of several veins on each side that drain the thyroid gland and empty into the innominate vein

   middle thyroid vein

   a vein on each side that drains the lateral part of the thyroid and empties into the internal jugular vein

   superior thyroid vein

   a vein on each side that drains the upper part of the thyroid and empties into the internal jugular vein

   type of:

   vein, vena, venous blood vessel

   a blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heart