venation

venation Definition

ve·na·tion (vē nā′s̸hən)

noun

an arrangement or system of veins, as in an animal part, an insect's wing, or a leaf
such veins collectively

Etymology: < L vena, a vein

venation Usage Examples

Converse of object

have: If you compare the venation with a dragonfly for example, the latter have much more complex venation and smaller ' cells ' .

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