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brachiocephalic vein
noun
, Anatomy.
- either of two major veins, formed by the merger of the subclavian and internal jugular veins, that drain blood from the head and arms.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of brachiocephalic vein1
First recorded in 1850–55
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