VENA DIPLOICA
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Vena Diploica.
Vena Diploica - as a noun
One of the veins serving the spongy part of the cranial bones
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
diploic veinExample Sentences
"The vena diploica is a vein that runs in the diploic layer of the skull."
"In cases of head trauma, the vena diploica can rupture causing hemorrhage."
"A skull X-ray may reveal an enlarged vena diploica."
"The vena diploica communicates with other veins in the cerebral circulation."
"Increased pressure within the vena diploica can lead to intracranial hypertension."
