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episcleral veins

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ep·i·scle·ral veins

[TA]

a series of small venules in the sclera close to the corneal margin that empty into the anterior ciliary veins.

Synonym(s): venae episclerales [TA]

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ep·i·scle·ral veins

(epi-sklerăl vānz) [TA]

A series of small venules in the sclera close to the corneal margin that empty into the anterior ciliary veins.

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