venula

Thân thiện

A red blood cell travels through a venula toward the heart.

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.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a minute vein continuous with a capillary

Từ đồng nghĩa

• venule
• capillary vein