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Noun: anastomotic vein
  1. Either of two communicating veins serving the brain
    "Anastomotic veins play a crucial role in maintaining cerebral blood flow";
    - vena anastomotica

Derived forms: anastomotic veins

Type of: vein, vena, venous blood vessel

Encyclopedia: Anastomotic vein