venula
Definition
Noun: A very small vein, especially one that collects blood from capillaries and connects to a larger vein.
Usage
The term is used in anatomy and biology to describe the smallest type of blood vessel in the venous system. It is a technical term. * Oxygen-depleted blood flows from the capillaries into the venula. * The inflammation caused the venulae in the area to become more visible.
Advanced Usage
- Postcapillary venule: A specific type of venule that directly receives blood from capillaries and is often a site for the migration of white blood cells out of the bloodstream.
Variants and Related Words
- Venule (n): The more common singular form; synonymous with .
- Venules (pl): The plural form.
- Venulae (pl): A less common plural form, often used in more technical contexts.
- Venous (adj): Relating to veins or the venous system (e.g., venous blood).
- Arteriole (n): The corresponding small vessel on the arterial side of circulation.
Synonyms
- Venule (n)
- Minute vein (n)
Different Meanings
This word has a single, specific anatomical meaning. It does not have other common definitions or idiomatic uses.
Noun
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a minute vein continuous with a capillary
