# venous

/ˈvinəs/ (US) · /vˈɛnəs/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/venous
Updated: 2026-05-19

## Definition

relating to veins, which are the blood vessels that carry blood back to the heart.

For teachers: relating to or characteristic of veins. Often used in medical contexts to describe the flow of blood or the structure of the circulatory system.

## Examples

- The doctor checked the venous flow in my legs.
- The patient's venous system was examined to ensure there were no blockages causing the swelling.
- In the circulatory system, venous blood is typically deoxygenated and returns to the heart at a lower pressure than arterial blood.

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