venous
UK: ˈviːnəs | US: ˈviːnəs
adj. relating to or contained in veins
adj. having numerous or prominent veins (e.g., a venous leaf)
venous = ven<vein> + ous<adjective suffix>
- ven (from Latin vena, meaning "vein" or "blood vessel")
- ous (a suffix forming adjectives, indicating "full of" or "having the quality of," from Latin -osus)
Etymology Origin:
The word venous traces back to Latin vena (vein), which referred to both anatomical veins and mineral veins in the earth. The suffix -ous was adopted from Latin to English via Old French, turning nouns into descriptive adjectives. The term evolved to describe anything vein-like or related to veins, such as venous blood (blood carried by veins) or venous patterns (visible vein structures).
The doctor examined the patient’s venous system for signs of clotting.
The leaf’s venous network was clearly visible under the microscope.
Venous insufficiency can lead to swelling in the legs.
The rock sample showed a striking venous structure of quartz.
Dark venous blood returns to the heart through the veins.