What is another word for brachiocephalic vein?
Pronunciation: [bɹˌakɪə͡ʊsfˈalɪk vˈe͡ɪn] (IPA) 
The brachiocephalic vein is a major vein that carries deoxygenated blood from the upper body to the heart. This vital vein is also known as the innominate vein, a synonym derived from the Latin "innominatus", which means "nameless". Other synonyms for the brachiocephalic vein include the venae comitantes and the vena brachiocephalica. The venae comitantes, which means "accompanying veins," refers to the paired veins that accompany the brachiocephalic artery. The term vena brachiocephalica, on the other hand, is derived from the Latin words "vena" meaning vein, "brachium" meaning arm, and "cephalus" meaning head directed towards the arm. These synonyms are commonly used by healthcare professionals and medical students.
