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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.

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].

em·is·sa·ry

(em'i-sar-ē)

1. Relating to, or providing, an outlet or drain.

2. Synonym(s): emissary vein.

Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing © Farlex 2012

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