emissary
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emissary
[em´ĭ-sar″e]1. affording an outlet, as an emissary vein (see anatomic Table of Veins in the Appendices).
2. emissary vein.
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em·is·sar·y
(em'i-sār-ē),1. Relating to, or providing, an outlet or drain.
2. Synonym(s): emissary vein
[see emissarium]
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emissary
(1) Any outlet or drain.(2) Emmisary vein; vena emissaria [NA6].
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em·is·sa·ry
(em'i-sar-ē)1. Relating to, or providing, an outlet or drain.
2. Synonym(s): emissary vein.
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