🩸jugular

noun
/ˈdʒʌɡjələr/

Meaning

A large vein in the neck that carries blood from the head back to the heart.

Example Sentences

The doctor checked the patient's jugular vein for signs of pressure.

Example Expressions

go for the jugular

Synonyms

vein, blood vessel, artery, vessel

Antonyms

artery, capillary

Collocations

jugular vein, go for the jugular, jugular pressure, jugular injury

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