jugular

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/ˈdʒʌɡ.jə.lə/ English

Definitions

noun

A jugular vein.
(by extension) Any critical vulnerability.“It was vicious; he went for the jugular.”

adjective

Relating to, or located near, the neck or throat.
(of fish) Having ventral fins attached under the throat.
Relating to juggling.

Related words

Synonyms

jugular vein vena jugularis strap kill carotid gular cervical neck throat venous central pivotal essential crucial critical vital

Associated

canaliculus petrosal foramen petrous distention vagus sternocleidomastoid distension vein mastoid

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