basilic vein

noun

, Anatomy.

1. a large vein on the inner side of the arm.

basilic vein

/ bəˈzɪlɪk /

noun

1. a large vein situated on the inner side of the arm

Word History and Origins

Origin of basilic vein¹

First recorded in 1660–70, basilic vein is from Latin vēna basilica “royal vein”

Word History and Origins

Origin of basilic vein¹

C18: from Latin basilicus kingly; see basil

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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