jugular
adjective as in strong fondness
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Example:The surgery involves careful incision around the jugular vein.
Definition:The large vein that returns deoxygenated blood from the head to the heart, and is also used figuratively to describe a critical point or weakness.
Example:Insecurity is like a jugular weakness for some leaders.
Definition:A significant or critical issue that can lead to failure or downfall.
Example:He suffered a jugular injury in the match which kept him out for several weeks.
Definition:An injury to the jugular vein, which could be life-threatening.
Example:During the operation, the surgeon had to carefully distinguish between the jugular carotid and the vagus nerve.
Definition:Referring to both the jugular vein and the carotid artery, which are adjacent and important blood vessels in the neck.
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