ve·nous (v  n s)adj. 1. Of, relating to, or contained in the veins: venous circulation. 2. Of, relating to, or being the blood in the veins or pulmonary arteries that is usually dark red as a result of low oxygen content. 3. Having numerous veins, as a leaf or the wings of an insect. [From Latin v n sus, from vna, vein.]ve nous·ly adv.ve nous·ness n. |
venous [vee-nuss]
Adjective
of or relating to veins [Latin vena vein]
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| Adj. | 1. |  venous - of or contained in or performing the function of the veins; "venous inflammation"; "venous blood as contrasted with arterial blood"; "venous circulation" |
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