Venous

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ˈviː.nÉ™s/
• Rhymes: -iːnÉ™s
• Homophones: venus, Venus

Origin

Variant of venose, from Latin venosus.

Full definition of venous

Adjective

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

Related terms

• intravenous
• venal