virgulate

/ˈvɜːɡjʊleɪt, ˈvɜr-/

Definitions

1. verb

to mark or indicate the presence of a vein or a blood vessel by a line or a small cut

“The pathologist had to virgulate the sample to identify the underlying structure.”

2. noun

a small cut or incision made to mark the presence of a vein or a blood vessel

“The doctor made a careful virgulate to locate the vein for the blood test.”

Synonyms

  • incise
  • score

Antonyms

  • obliterate
  • obliterate