venule

noun

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

Word History

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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Cite this Entry

“Venule.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/venule. Accessed 14 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

venule

noun
: a small vein
especially : one of the minute veins connecting blood capillaries with larger veins

Medical Definition

venule

noun
: a small vein
especially : any of the minute veins connecting the capillaries with the larger systemic veins

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