venous

See also: véna and Venouš

English

Etymology

Variant of venose, from Latin venosus.

Pronunciation

(UK) IPA^(key): /ˈviː.nəs/
Rhymes: -iːnəs
Homophones: venus, Venus

Adjective

venous (comparative more venous, superlative most venous)

Of or pertaining to veins.
Her venous circulation was poor, leading to varicose veins.
Possessing veins.
It was a sample of venous tissue.
Having numerous veins.
The tree has highly serrated and venous leaves.

Derived terms

Terms derived from venous

Related terms

venal

Translations

of or pertaining to veins

Czech: žilní (cs)
Esperanto: vejna
French: veineux (fr)
Georgian: ვენური (venuri)
Ido: veinala (io), veinoza (io)

Italian: venoso (it)
Polish: żylny m
Portuguese: venoso
Spanish: venoso (es)
Swedish: venös (sv)

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