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jugular (oh)



[Date: 1500-1600; Language: Late Latin; Origin: jugularis, from Latin jugulum 'throat']
jugular vein
the large vein in your neck that takes blood from your head back to your heart
go for the jugular
informal to criticize or attack someone very strongly, especially in order to harm them

Houston, John (medicine)


Houston, John
<person> Irish physician, 1802-1845.

See: Houston's folds, Houston's muscle, Houston's valves.