venule

venule Definition

ven·ule (ven′yo̵̅o̅l′)

noun

Etymology: L venula, dim. of vena, vein

venule Related Forms

ven′u·lar (-yo̵̅o̅ lər) adjective ven′u·lose′ (-yo̵̅o̅ lōs′) adjective

venule Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

post-capillary: Neutrophils and monocytes circulate in the blood and migrate into the tissues at the post-capillary venule.
endothelial: These are called high endothelial venules ( HEVs ) ( see the picture below ).

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