Venous (Adjective)
Meaning
Of or contained in or performing the function of the veins; "venous inflammation"; "venous blood as contrasted with arterial blood"; "venous circulation".
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The doctor detected a slight swelling due to venous inflammation in her left leg.
- Venous blood carries oxygen-depleted blood back to the heart.
- The condition often affects the venous circulation and causes discoloration on the skin.
- Venous access is one of the critical steps during emergency response in a medical setting.
- The ultrasound scan revealed a venous clot that needed immediate medical attention.