Paracavernous

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    On the far side of the cavernous sinus not-comparable

    "The cavernoussinus contains a complicated and crucial network that consists of the carotid artery, venous plexus and cranial nerves, which communicate in a complicated manner with various paracavernous venous channels."

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"The cavernoussinus contains a complicated and crucial network that consists of the carotid artery, venous plexus and cranial nerves, which communicate in a complicated manner with various paracavernous venous channels."

Etymology

From para- + cavernous.

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cavernous sinus

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