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Jugular: meaning, definitions and examples

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jugular

 

[ หˆdส’สŒษกjสŠlษ™r ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

anatomical term

The term 'jugular' refers to structures related to the neck, specifically the veins that drain blood from the head and neck back to the heart. The most commonly referenced are the internal and external jugular veins. These veins play a crucial role in the circulatory system by facilitating blood flow from the brain and face. Understanding the significance of the jugular region is important in medical and anatomical studies.

Synonyms

cervical, neck, vascular

Examples of usage

  • The jugular vein carries deoxygenated blood.
  • Surgeons often assess the jugular area.
  • Injuries to the jugular can be life-threatening.

Translations

Translations of the word "jugular" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น jugular

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเฅเค—เฅเคฒเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช jugular

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ jugular

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัั€ะตะผะฝะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ jugular

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้ ธ้™่„ˆ (ใ‘ใ„ใ˜ใ‚‡ใ†ใฟใ‚ƒใ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท jugulaire

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ yugular

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท jugular

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ชฉ์ •๋งฅ (mokjeongmaek)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ูˆุฑูŠุฏ ุงู„ูˆุฏุงุฌูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ jugulรกrnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ jugulรกrny

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ขˆ้™่„‰ (jวng jรฌng mร i)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ jugular

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ jugular

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถาฑั‚า›ั‹ะฝัˆะฐา›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฏแƒฃแƒ’แƒฃแƒšแƒแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ jugular

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ yugular

Word origin

The word 'jugular' originates from the Latin term 'jugularis', which means 'relating to the throat'. This Latin term is derived from 'jugulum', meaning 'throat' or 'collar' and is related to 'jugum', meaning 'yoke'. The usage of the term in anatomical contexts began in the early 16th century as medical understanding of the body's systems developed. Since then, 'jugular' has been used in both medical literature and informal discussions relating to anatomy and health. The importance of the jugular veins was increasingly recognized in the context of vascular studies and surgeries, further solidifying the term in medical vernacular.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,533, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.