See Also: deep temporal artery(medicine)
deep temporal veins(medicine)
deep temporal nerves(medicine)
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deep temporal veins (medicine) and pecking (iou)


deep temporal veins (medicine)


deep temporal veins
Veins corresponding to the arteries of the same name; they empty into the pterygoid venous plexus.

Synonym: venae temporales profundae.


pecking (iou)



pecking noun. LME.
[from PECK verb1 + -ING1.]
The action of PECK verb1; an instance of this. LME.
Building. In pl. Misshapen and underburnt bricks used only for non-visible or temporary work. L19.
Comb.: pecking order (a) a social hierarchy amongst a group of animals (orig. observed in hens) in which those of higher rank are able to attack or threaten those of lower rank without retaliation; (b) transf. any hierarchy based on rank or status.