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
