Jugular: meaning, definitions and examples
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jugular
[ หdสสษกjสlษr ]
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
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:
๐ต๐น jugular
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคเฅเคฒเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช jugular
๐ฎ๐ฉ jugular
๐บ๐ฆ ััะตะผะฝะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ jugular
๐ฏ๐ต ้ ธ้่ (ใใใใใใฟใใ)
๐ซ๐ท jugulaire
๐ช๐ธ yugular
๐น๐ท jugular
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ชฉ์ ๋งฅ (mokjeongmaek)
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงููุฑูุฏ ุงููุฏุงุฌู
๐จ๐ฟ jugulรกrnรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ jugulรกrny
๐จ๐ณ ้ข้่ (jวng jรฌng mร i)
๐ธ๐ฎ jugular
๐ฎ๐ธ jugular
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถาฑัาัะฝัะฐา
๐ฌ๐ช แฏแฃแแฃแแแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ jugular
๐ฒ๐ฝ yugular
Etymology
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.
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- 17530 impropriety
- 17531 rad
- 17532 practicability
- 17533 jugular
- 17534 inlaid
- 17535 stubbornly
- 17536 electrified
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