jugular

[US]/'dʒʌgjʊlə/
[UK]/'dʒʌɡjəlɚ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. pertaining to the neck; relating to the throat; relating to the jugular vein
n. the jugular vein
Word Forms
Pluraljugulars

Phrases & Collocations

jugular vein

jugular fossa

jugular pulse

Example Sentences

an opponent who is known to go for the jugular in arguments.

Objective To study the diagnosis and the treatment of primary jugular phlebectasia,and to improve the recognition of this disease.

Methods:Observing the brain,s blood flow of vertebral artery and internal jugular artery in narcose dogs;

Objective To explore the correlation between processus mastoideus and petrous apex pneumatization and high jugular bulb.

Dehiscence of the floor of the hypotympanum with protrusion of the jugular bulb into the middle ear cavity is a rare otological finding.

The peripheral tissues of thoracic duct fistulagreat saphenous veininternal jugular vein anastomosis is a good way to treat high flow of chyle transudation.

Real-world Examples

Go get her a Jackson. -Okay, uh, there's the jugular. Metz, please.

Source: Canadian drama "Saving Hope" Season 1

Hmm. The desire to rip out your jugular every time he's with you?

Source: The Vampire Diaries Season 2

Eventually, the blood in the venous sinuses drains into the internal jugular vein and returns to the heart.

Source: Osmosis - Nerve

The details are extraordinary, my own favorite is the jugular vein, which is swollen.

Source: Secrets of Masterpieces

You've got the jugular vein, which if opened up will mean that that Sauroposeidon is dead meat.

Source: Discovery Channel: Battle of the Dinosaurs

This one is not " biting around the edges" of abortion access, says Ziegler. It's " going for the jugular."

Source: Time

Go for the jugular! The jugular!

Source: The Lion King

The blood's still leaving the head through other pathways, so flowing backwards through a jugular vein may not be dangerous.

Source: CNN Listening Compilation December 2019

I put my hand up, I'm gonna take her jugular with it.

Source: Prison Break Season 2

He stopped the blade an inch from the jugular.

Source: "Dune" audiobook

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