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venous (iou)



venous adjective. E17.
[from Latin venosus, or vena vein + -OUS.]
Covered with or full of veins; Botany = VENOSE. E17.
Anatomy & Physiology. Of, pertaining to, or of the nature of a vein; consisting or composed of veins. E17.
venous system the system of veins by which deoxygenated blood is conveyed from the various parts of the body back to the lungs and heart.
b. Of blood: deoxygenated and of a dusky red colour (opp. ARTERIAL). L17.