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basilic vein
noun
, Anatomy.
- a large vein on the inner side of the arm.
basilic vein
/ bəˈzɪlɪk /
noun
- a large vein situated on the inner side of the arm
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Word History and Origins
Origin of basilic vein1
First recorded in 1660–70, basilic vein is from Latin vēna basilica “royal vein”
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Word History and Origins
Origin of basilic vein1
C18: from Latin basilicus kingly; see basil
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Example Sentences
Some hardness could here be felt in the course of the basilic vein.
From Project Gutenberg
Four pints of saline solution were infused into the median basilic vein, and 1/30 grain strychnine sulph.
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