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   Vein

   /vān/

   

   noun

   • 1. any of the tubes forming part of the blood circulation system of the body, carrying in most cases oxygen-depleted blood toward the heart.
   • ▪ (in general and figurative use) a blood vessel: "he felt the adrenaline course through his veins"
   • ▪ (in plants) a slender rib running through a leaf or bract, typically dividing or branching, and containing a vascular bundle.
   • ▪ (in insects) a hardened branching rib that forms part of the supporting framework of a wing, consisting of an extension of the tracheal system; a nervure.
   • 2. a fracture in rock containing a deposit of minerals or ore and typically having an extensive course underground: "gold-bearing quartz veins" Similar layerlodeseamstratumstratificationbeddepositaccumulation
   • ▪ a streak or stripe of a different color in wood, marble, cheese, etc. Similar streakmarkingmarklinestripestripbandthreadfleckdashflashswathestrandtechnical:striastriationlane
   • ▪ a body of subsurface water, especially as considered a source or potential source of water for a well or wells and thought of as flowing in a channel.
   • ▪ a source of a specified quality or other abstract resource: "he managed to tap into the thick vein of discontent to his own advantage"
   • 3. a distinctive quality, style, or tendency: "he closes his article in a somewhat humorous vein" Similar moodhumortempertemperamentdispositionframe of mindstate of mindattitudeinclinationtendencytenortonekeyspiritcharacterstampfeelfeelingflavorqualityatmospheremannerwaystyle

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French veine, from Latin vena. The earliest senses were ‘blood vessel’ and ‘small natural underground channel of water’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. veinless adjective
   • 2. veinlet noun
   • 3. veinlike adjective
   • 4. veiny adjective

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2. www.verywellhealth.com › veins-4588846Veins - Anatomy, Function, and More - Verywell Health

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   Veins are a type of blood vessel that carry deoxygenated blood back to the heart from various parts of the body. Explore how different veins look, work, and help support the cardiovascular system.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryvein | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   vein meaning: 1. one of the tubes in your body that carries blood to your heart 2. one of the thin lines on a leaf. Learn more.

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryVEIN definition in American English | Collins English Dictionary

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   Apr 26, 2024 · 1. countable noun. Your veins are the thin tubes in your body through which your blood flows toward your heart. Compare artery . Many veins are found just under the skin. Synonyms: blood vessel More Synonyms of vein. 2. countable noun. Something that is written or spoken in a particular vein is written or spoken in that style or mood.

5. m.youtube.com › watchWhat is a Vein? - Human Anatomy | Kenhub - YouTube

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   This tutorial covers the definition of the term 'vein' and gives an explanation about the basics of our venous system. Read more about the circulatory system...

6. www.elsevier.com › cardiovascular-system › veinsVeins | Complete Anatomy - Elsevier

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   Veins are blood vessels that carry blood back to the heart. They have relatively thin walls which give them a misshapen or flattened appearance in a cross-sectional view. As veins have thinner walls in comparison to arteries, they consequently have a larger lumen. Veins possess three principal layers in their wall.

7. www.physio-pedia.com › VeinsVeins - Physiopedia

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   Veins - Physiopedia. Introduction. Beneath your skin, and deeper within your body, run networks of veins. These thin, tube-like structures are an essential part of the circulatory system, which distributes blood and nutrients throughout the body.

8. simple.m.wikipedia.org › wiki › VeinVein - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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   A vein is a type of blood vessel in the body. All veins carry blood to the heart. Most veins carry blood that is low in oxygen, except for the pulmonary vein and the umbilical veins which carry blood that is high in oxygen. A vein has a large lumen (width) and less pressure than an artery.