Venous: meaning, definitions and examples

Duplicate entry. Should be combined with the previous 'venous' context.

• Duplicate entry
• Should be combined with the previous 'venous' examples

A more general and informal term that can be used outside strictly medical or scientific discussions; good for everyday conversation.

• She suffers from a vein-related disorder
• Vein-related issues can often lead to swelling in the legs

Describes anything related to the body's blood vessels, including arteries and veins. Suitable for both medical and common usage.

• He has a vascular condition that affects blood flow
• Vascular surgery was required to repair the damaged artery

Used in medical or scientific contexts to describe anything relating to veins or blood flow through veins.

• The venous blood returns to the heart after delivering oxygen to the tissues.
• Venous thrombosis can be a serious medical condition.

Often used to describe something with noticeable veins, usually skin or muscles. It can sometimes have a slightly negative or unappealing connotation.

• His hands were veiny from years of hard work.
• The veiny surface of the muscle was clearly visible.

Typically describes something that has visible veins or patterns resembling veins, such as leaves or marble.

• The veined leaf was beautiful in its intricate design.
• The countertop was made from veined marble.