Jugular
Pronunciation: /ˈdʒuːɡjələr/
Jugular (noun)
- a large vein in the neck that carries blood from the head to the heart
Examples
- The doctor checked the jugular for any signs of swelling.
- He felt a pulse in his jugular during the examination.
Common collocations: check the jugular, feel the jugular, insert into the jugular, jugular pressure, jugular distension
Jugular (adjective)
- relating to the large veins in the neck
Examples
- The jugular pressure was measured to assess heart function.
- Jugular distension can indicate a serious health issue.