basilic vein

American  

noun

Anatomy.

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

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basilic vein British  

/ bəˈzɪlɪk /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of basilic vein

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

Example Sentences

As the basilic vein reaches the antecubital region, it gives off a branch called the median cubital vein that crosses at an angle to join the cephalic vein.

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013

The median antebrachial vein parallels the ulnar vein, is more medial in location, and joins the basilic vein in the forearm.

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013

The basilic vein continues through the arm medially and superficially to the axillary vein.

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013

Four pints of saline solution were infused into the median basilic vein, and 1/30 grain strychnine sulph. was injected hypodermically.

From Surgical Experiences in South Africa, 1899-1900 Being Mainly a Clinical Study of the Nature and Effects of Injuries Produced by Bullets of Small Calibre by Makins, George Henry

The basilic vein was opened, and the point of a syringe, warmed to the proper temperature, was introduced, charged with blood drawn from the same vein in the arm of one of the assistants.

From Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 439 Volume 17, New Series, May 29, 1852 by Chambers, William