Here is the requested information on "venae":
Parts of Speech
Noun
Definitions
- Plural form of "vena", meaning a vein that carries blood towards the heart.
Pronunciations
- US: /ˈviːni/
- UK: /ˈviːniː/
Origin and Usage
"Vena" is a Latin word meaning "vein". "Vena" is used in medical terminology to refer to a blood vessel that carries blood towards the heart. "Vena" is often used in combination with other words to describe specific veins in the body, such as the "pulmonary veins" or the "jugular vein". "Venae" is the plural form of "vena".
Synonyms
None
Related Words
- Veena
- Vegan
- Vague
- Value
- Vibes
Example Sentences
- The venae cavae are the two largest veins in the human body.
- The venae comitantes are the veins that accompany arteries in the body.
- The venae pulmonales are the veins that carry oxygenated blood from the lungs to the heart.