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cardinal
Chief or principal; in embryology, relating to the main venous drainage. [L. cardinalis, principal]

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car·di·nal (kahrґdĭ-nəl) [L. cardinalis, from cardo a hinge] 1. of primary or preeminent importance. 2. in embryology, pertaining to the main venous drainage.

Medical dictionary. 2011.