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Noun: radial vein
  1. Superficial veins ascending the radial side of the forearm; combines with the ulnar veins to form the brachial vein
    "The radial vein is often visible on the outer part of the wrist";
    - vena radialis

Derived forms: radial veins

Type of: vein, vena, venous blood vessel

Part of: forearm

Encyclopedia: Radial vein