brachiocephalic vein
noun
: either of two large veins that occur one on each side of the neck, receive blood from the head and neck, and unite to form the superior vena cava
called also innominate vein
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“Brachiocephalic vein.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brachiocephalic%20vein. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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