meaning of venous
1. Of or pertaining to a vein or veins; as, the venous circulation of the blood.
2. Contained in the veins, or having the same qualities as if contained in the veins, that is, having a dark bluish color and containing an insufficient amount of oxygen so as no longer to be fit for oxygenating the tissues; -- said of the blood, and opposed to arterial.
3. Marked with veins; veined; as, a venous leaf.
4. of or contained in or performing the function of the veins; "venous inflammation"; "venous blood as contrasted with arterial blood"; "venous
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Related Words
venous | venous blood | venous blood system | venous blood vessel | venous pressure | venous sinus | venous thrombosis |
