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Definition of Sagittal sinus

Medically reviewed by Dr. Otari Nergadze, Neurosurgeon | Updated: January 2026

Sagittal sinus: A large vein that runs on the top of the skull from front to back and then splits to carry blood from the brain toward the heart.

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