Venous
Pronunciation: /ˈviːnəs/
Venous (adj)
- Relating to veins, the blood vessels that usually take blood back to the heart.
- Made from blood taken from a vein, often used in tests.
- Connected with pressure or flow in veins, especially in medical measurements.
Examples
- Venous blood returns to the heart through veins.
- The doctor checked my venous blood sample for signs of infection.
Venous (adjective)
Examples
- The venous system carries blood back to the heart.
- Venous blood moves through veins toward the heart.