Definition

Noun: A vein of penis is a blood vessel that carries deoxygenated blood away from the penis. It is part of the circulatory system's venous network responsible for draining blood from the erectile tissues and other structures of the penis.

Usage

The term is used in anatomical, medical, and biological contexts to describe specific venous structures. * The surgeon carefully avoided the major vein of the penis during the procedure. * A blockage in a vein of the penis can lead to vascular complications. * The study mapped the pathway of each vein of the penis.

Advanced Usage

• In detailed anatomical description, specific veins are named, such as the or the . These are all types of "veins of the penis."
• The phrase is typically used in its singular form to refer to one such vessel or collectively in the plural form (veins of the penis) to refer to the entire venous drainage system of the organ.

Variants and Related Words

• Penile vein: A direct synonym often used interchangeably in medical literature.
• Venous drainage of the penis: A broader term referring to the entire system of veins.
• Artery of the penis: The corresponding blood vessel that carries oxygenated blood the penis.

Synonyms

• Penile vein

Antonyms

• Artery of the penis
• Penile artery

Noun

1. a vein serving the penis