Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

venae

Noun
/ˈviːniː/
Definition
plural form of ‘vena’, referring to veins.
Examples
  • The venae cavae are the largest veins in the human body.
  • Veins are responsible for returning blood from the organs to the heart, collecting in the venae.
  • Conditioning the venae can improve overall cardiovascular health.
Meaning
In anatomy, ‘venae’ refers to the blood vessels that carry deoxygenated blood back to the heart.
Synonyms
  • veins
  • blood vessels
  • venous structures