venous

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See also: véna and Venouš

English

Etymology

Variant of venose, borrowed from Latin venosus.

Pronunciation

Adjective

venous (comparative more venous, superlative most venous)

  1. Of or pertaining to veins.
    Her venous circulation was poor, leading to varicose veins.
  2. Possessing veins.
    It was a sample of venous tissue.
  3. Having numerous veins.
    The tree has highly serrated and venous leaves.

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