parietal emissary vein
noun
: a vein that passes from the superior sagittal sinus inside the skull through a foramen in the parietal bone to connect with veins of the scalp
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“Parietal emissary vein.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/parietal%20emissary%20vein. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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