venule

noun

ve·nule ˈvēn-(ˌ)yül

ˈven-

: a small vein

especially : any of the minute veins connecting the capillaries with the larger systemic veins

Etymology

borrowed from Latin vēnula, from vēna vein entry 1 + -ula -ule

First Known Use

circa 1850, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of venule was circa 1850

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Style

“Venule.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/venule. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.

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venule

noun

ve·nule ˈven-yü(ə)l

ˈvēn-

: a small vein

especially : one of the minute veins connecting blood capillaries with larger veins

venule

noun

ve·nule ˈvēn-(ˌ)yü(ə)l

ˈven-

: a small vein

especially : any of the minute veins connecting the capillaries with the larger systemic veins

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