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jugular
(redirected from jugular vein distention)

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jugular
1. of, relating to, or situated near the throat or neck
2. of, having, or denoting pelvic fins situated in front of the pectoral fins

jugular [′jəg·yə·lər]
(anatomy)
Pertaining to the region of the neck above the clavicle.


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He may have jugular vein distention, a full and bounding pulse, peripheral edema, pulmonary edema, and heart failure.
He may have jugular vein distention, a full and bounding pulse, peripheral edema, pulmonary edema, and heart failure.
 
 
 
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