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Noun: external jugular vein
  1. Formed by the junction of the posterior auricular and the retromandibular veins; empties into the subclavian vein

Derived forms: external jugular veins

Type of: jugular, jugular vein, vena jugularis

Encyclopedia: External jugular vein

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external angle
external auditory canal
external body part
external carotid
external carotid artery
external drive
external ear
external gill
external iliac artery
external iliac vein
external jugular vein
external maxillary artery
external modem
external nasal vein
external oblique muscle
external organ
external orifice
external respiration
external storage
external-combustion engine
externalisation