Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
veno
Prefix
/ˈviː.noʊ/
Definition
Relating to veins or the venous system.
Examples
- Venography is a diagnostic imaging technique used to visualize veins.
- Venous blood returns to the heart after circulating through the body.
- A veno-occlusive disease can affect blood flow in the veins.
Meaning
The term ‘veno’ is commonly used in medical contexts to describe anything associated with veins, which are the blood vessels that carry deoxygenated blood towards the heart.
Synonyms
- Vein-related
- Venous
- Vascular
