venae

/ˈviːniː/

Definitions

1. noun

a Latin term for veins, especially the smaller blood vessels that branch off from arteries.

“The Roman physician described the intricate network of venae in the human body.”

2. plurial noun

veins or blood vessels in a specific part of the body, such as the venae cavae.

“The doctor examined the patient’s venae to diagnose the underlying condition.”

Synonyms

  • veins
  • vessels

Antonyms

  • arteries