Main

Main (pronunciation: /meɪn/, etymology: from Old English "mǣgen")

The term Main is a common term in the medical field, often used to describe the primary or most significant part of a structure or system in the body. It is derived from the Old English word "mǣgen", which means strength or power.

Related Terms

• Main Artery: The largest artery in the body, also known as the aorta. It carries oxygenated blood from the heart to the rest of the body.
• Main Vein: The largest vein in the body, also known as the inferior vena cava. It carries deoxygenated blood from the lower half of the body back to the heart.
• Main Bronchus: One of the two primary branches of the trachea that lead into the lungs.
• Main Duct: A term used to describe the primary ducts in various systems of the body, such as the pancreatic duct in the digestive system or the lactiferous duct in the mammary gland.

See Also

• Primary (medicine): A term used to describe the first or most significant aspect of a disease or condition.
• Principal (medicine): A term used to describe the main or most important element in a medical context.

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Main
• Wikipedia's article - Main

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