Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
veinule
Noun
/ˈveɪnjul/
Definition
A small vein; a minute vein that carries blood or lymph.
Examples
- The veinule collects deoxygenated blood from the surrounding capillaries.
- In histology, a veinule can be identified by its thin walls and larger lumen compared to capillaries.
- Damage to the veinule may lead to chronic venous insufficiency.
Meaning
Veinules are the smallest blood vessels in the venous system, helping to collect blood from the capillaries and transport it back to larger veins.
Synonyms
- venule
- microvein
- small vein
