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Noun: superficial temporal vein
  1. A vein that joins the middle temporal vein to empty into the retromandibular vein
    "The superficial temporal vein is often visible on the side of the head"

Derived forms: superficial temporal veins

Type of: temporal vein, vena temporalis

Encyclopedia: Superficial temporal vein