Thebesian vein

noun

The·​be·​sian vein thə-ˈbē-zhən- How to pronounce Thebesian vein (audio)
: any of the minute veins of the heart wall that drain directly into the cavity of the heart

called also Thebesian vessel

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“Thebesian vein.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/Thebesian%20vein. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.

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