Definition of venous Venous

/viˈnʌs/ - [veenus] - ve•nous

We found 9 definitions of venous from 5 different sources.

What does venous mean?

WordNet

Adjective

venous, venouser, venousest

venous - of or contained in or performing the function of the veins; "venous inflammation"; "venous blood as contrasted with arterial blood"; "venous circulation"

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Wiktionary

venous (Adjective)
Of or pertaining to veins.
venous (Adjective)
Possessing veins.
venous (Adjective)
Having numerous veins.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

venous (a.)
Of or pertaining to a vein or veins; as, the venous circulation of the blood.
venous (a.)
Contained in the veins, or having the same qualities as if contained in the veins, that is, having a dark bluish color and containing an insufficient amount of oxygen so as no longer to be fit for oxygenating the tissues; -- said of the blood, and opposed to arterial.
venous (a.)
Marked with veins; veined; as, a venous leaf.