jugular vein

noun

1. any of three large veins of the neck that return blood to the heart from the head and face

jugular vein

/ jŭg′yə-lər /

1. Either of the two large veins on either side of the neck in mammals that drain blood from the head and return it to the heart.

Example Sentences

Hours later, as a doctor inserted a large-gauge transfusion line into his jugular vein, Junger sensed his father’s presence in the room.

From New York Times

Min said the stabbing damaged Lee’s jugular vein but did not affect his artery, cranial nerve, esophagus or respiratory tract.

From Seattle Times

The cut hit his jugular vein, but the guard prevented it from cutting his carotid artery.

From Seattle Times

To the right-hand side of the neck there was a series of six stab wounds, one which completely severed the jugular vein and carotid artery.

From BBC

Buffalo Sabres goalie Clint Malarchuk nearly died in a 1989 game in which his carotid artery was sliced and jugular vein partially severed by a skate blade in his crease area.

From Seattle Times