noun
- Plural of azygos; unpaired anatomical structures, especially veins that lack a corresponding paired vessel on the opposite side of the body.
Usage: medical/anatomical term; primarily used in anatomy and physiology contexts
Examples
- The azygoses are important venous structures in the thorax and abdomen.
- In anatomical studies, students learn to identify the azygoses and their tributaries.
- The azygoses drain blood from the posterior body wall and thoracic organs.
- Imaging scans can reveal abnormalities in the azygoses.
- The azygoses system provides an alternative route for venous return when the superior vena cava is obstructed.