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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