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ve·nule | \ ˈvēn-(ˌ)yül 
, ˈven- \
, ˈven- \Definition of venule
: a small vein especially : any of the minute veins connecting the capillaries with the larger systemic veins
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venule
nounve·nule | \ ˈvēn-(ˌ)yü(ə)l , ˈven- \
, ˈven- \Medical Definition of venule
: a small vein especially : any of the minute veins connecting the capillaries with the larger systemic veins
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The first known use of venule was circa 1850
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