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venous Definition

ve·nous (nəs)

adjective

  1. Biol.
    1. of a vein or veins
    2. having veins or full of veins; veiny
  2. Physiol. designating blood being carried in the veins back to the heart and lungs: venous blood has given up oxygen and taken up carbon dioxide, and in vertebrates is characterized by a dark-red color

Etymology: L venosus

venous Related Forms
ve·nously adverb
venous Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • thromboembolism: The primary endpoint with respect to efficacy was the incidence of venous thromboembolism.
  • thrombosis: Neither was a past or family history of venous thrombosis apparent.
  • ulcer: What can trigger or worsen a venous leg ulcer?
  • ulceration: Most patients with chronic venous ulceration will benefit from the addition of simple venous surgery.
  • insufficiency: When venous insufficiency is present there is often edema of the lower limb.
  • catheter: A central venous catheter, also called a central line is a long fine hollow tube with an opening at each end.

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