Collocations with "vein"

8 collocations found

varicose vein

describes a vein, especially in the leg, that has become swollen and twisted

varicose8.5
renal vein

Refers to the vein that carries blood purified by the kidney away from it.

renal6.5
tap into vein

To access a rich or productive source of something, such as an emotion or style.

tap into6.0
hepatic vein

Refers to the blood vessels that drain de-oxygenated blood from the liver.

hepatic5.5
vein of ore

a long, narrow layer of ore in rock

ore5.0
pulmonary vein

A blood vessel that carries oxygenated blood from the lungs to the heart.

pulmonary4.8
jugular vein

Refers to the major vein in the neck that carries blood from the head.

jugular4.5
sever vein

To cut or slice through a vein.

sever4.4