basilic vein

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Definitions of basilic vein words

noun basilic vein a large vein situated on the inner side of the arm 3
noun basilic vein a large vein on the inner side of the arm. 1
noun basilic vein (anatomy) A large superficial vein of the upper limb that helps drain parts of hand and forearm. 0

before 1660

One of the 46% oldest English words

First recorded in 1660-70, basilic vein is from the Latin word vēna basilica royal vein

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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