emissary /em·is·sa·ry/ (em´ĭ-sĕ-re)
emissary [em´ĭ-sar″e]
1. affording an outlet, as an emissary vein.
2. emissary vein.
em·is·sar·y ( m  -sr  )n. Any of various venous channels through the skull that connect the venous sinuses of the dura mater with veins external to the skull. |
emissary [em´ĭ-sar″e]
1. affording an outlet, as an emissary vein (see anatomic Table of Veins in the Appendices).
2. emissary vein.
emissary
affording an outlet, referring especially to the venous outlets from the dural sinuses through the skull.
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