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Vasa afferentia
The lymphatic vessels entering a lymph node.
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Vas spirale
A large blood vessel beneath the tunnel of Corti in the basilar membrane.
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Vas prominens
Blood vessel on the cochlea’s accessory spiral ligament.
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Vas aberrans
A narrow tube varying in length from ½ to 14 in (3.8 to 35.6 cm), occasionally found connected with the lower part of the canal of the epididymis or with the commencement of the vas deferens.
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Varnish
A solution of gums and resins in a solvent. When these are applied to a surface, the solvent evaporates and leaves a hard, more or less flexible film. In dentistry, varnishes are used to protect sensitive tooth areas such as the pulp.
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Turbinal varix
Permanent dilatation of veins of turbinate bodies.
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Lymphaticus varix
Dilatation of a lymphatic vessel.
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Esophageal varix
A tortuous dilatation of an esophageal vein, especially in the distal portion. It results from any condition that causes portal hypertension, typically cirrhosis of the liver.
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Chyle varix
A varix of a lymphatic vessel that conveys chyle.
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Arterial varix
A varicosity or dilation of an artery.
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