Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
veia
Noun
ˈveɪ.ə
Definition
A vein; a blood vessel that carries blood toward the heart.
Examples
- The doctor examined the patient’s veia to check for any blockages.
- He felt a sudden pain in his veia during the strenuous exercise.
- The veins in the leaves of the plant help transport nutrients and moisture.
Meaning
In the context of biology and anatomy, ‘veia’ refers to the tubular structure in the body through which blood flows, primarily carrying deoxygenated blood back to the heart.
Synonyms
- blood vessel
- capillary
- artery