Letter V

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VEIN

A blood vessel that carries blood back to the heart.

VEIN OF GALEN

A normal vein or blood vessel in the brain.

VELAMENTOUS

Usually refers to abnormal position of the umbilical cord as it attaches to the placenta. This can result in complications of the pregnancy.

VENOUS

Refers to the veins or tubes carrying blood to the heart.

VENOUS ANOMALY

An abnormality of the veins.  A developmental venous anomaly in the brain is not cancerous and can often be seen in normal brains.

VENTRAL

Refers to the front or belly side.

VENTRICLE

Normal anatomy.  A hollow part of an organ.  In the brain it is a fluid-filled cavity.

VENTRICULITIS

An infection of the ventricle system.  In the brain, the ventricle is the fluid-filled cavity.

VENTRICULOSTOMY

A surgical procedure that places catheters or pressure monitors into the ventricles of the brain.

VENULE

A small vein.