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max·il·la·ry vein

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  1. maxillary vein, vena maxillarisnoun

    posterior continuation of the pterygoid plexus; joins the superficial temporal vein to form the retromandibular vein

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  1. maxillary vein

    The maxillary vein is a major blood vessel located in the head, specifically, in the pterygoid plexus, a venous network situated in the infratemporal fossa, deep in the facial structure. It carries deoxygenated blood from the upper jaw (maxilla) and other facial structures before forming the retromandibular vein. It drains regions such as the nasal cavity, palate, tonsils, and parts of the pharynx.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of maxillary vein in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of maxillary vein in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

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