CEFR C1

azygos

adjective

Meaning

An unpaired anatomical structure, especially a vein that drains the posterior wall of the thorax and abdomen.

Examples

The azygos vein is a major vessel in the posterior mediastinum.
Variations in the azygos system can sometimes complicate surgical procedures.

Synonyms: unpaired, single, solitary

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azygos (C1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈæzɪɡəs/

Definition

An unpaired anatomical structure, especially a vein that drains the posterior wall of the thorax and abdomen.

Examples

The azygos vein is a major vessel in the posterior mediastinum.
Variations in the azygos system can sometimes complicate surgical procedures.
The azygos arch empties into the superior vena cava.

How to Use azygos

azygos vein (collocation): The specific vein referred to as azygos. — "The surgeon carefully identified the azygos vein during the operation."
azygos system (collocation): The network of veins including the azygos and related vessels. — "Congenital abnormalities of the azygos system can lead to various clinical issues."

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