Veinous: meaning, definitions and examples

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veinous

[ ˈviːnəs ]

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medical term

Relating to or resembling veins, especially in appearance or function.

Synonyms

vascular, venous

Examples of usage

The doctor noted the patient's veinous appearance in their arms.
The veinous structure of the leaf allowed for efficient transportation of nutrients.

Translations

Translations of the word "veinous" in other languages:

🇵🇹 venoso

🇮🇳 नस संबंधी

🇩🇪 venös

🇮🇩 vena

🇺🇦 венозний

🇵🇱 żylny

🇯🇵 静脈の (じょうみゃくの)

🇫🇷 veineux

🇪🇸 venoso

🇹🇷 venöz

🇰🇷 정맥의

🇸🇦 وريدي

🇨🇿 žilní

🇸🇰 žilový

🇨🇳 静脉的 (jìngmài de)

🇸🇮 venski

🇮🇸 bláæðar

🇰🇿 венозды

🇬🇪 ვენური

🇦🇿 venoz

🇲🇽 venoso

Word origin

The word 'veinous' is derived from the Latin word 'vena' which means 'vein'. It is primarily used in medical contexts to describe things that are related to or resemble veins in appearance or function. The term 'veinous' is often used in discussions about vascular systems, blood flow, and medical conditions affecting veins.

See also: vein, veined, veining, veins, veiny, venose.