vein (Meaning)
vein (n)
a blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heart
a distinctive style or manner
any of the vascular bundles or ribs that form the branching framework of conducting and supporting tissues in a leaf or other plant organ
a layer of ore between layers of rock
one of the horny ribs that stiffen and support the wing of an insect
vein (v)
make a veinlike pattern
vein (n.)
One of the vessels which carry blood, either venous or arterial, to the heart. See Artery, 2.
One of the similar branches of the framework of a leaf.
One of the ribs or nervures of the wings of insects. See Venation.
A narrow mass of rock intersecting other rocks, and filling inclined or vertical fissures not corresponding with the stratification; a lode; a dike; -- often limited, in the language of miners, to a mineral vein or lode, that is, to a vein which contains useful minerals or ores.
A fissure, cleft, or cavity, as in the earth or other substance.
A streak or wave of different color, appearing in wood, and in marble and other stones; variegation.
A train of association, thoughts, emotions, or the like; a current; a course.
Peculiar temper or temperament; tendency or turn of mind; a particular disposition or cast of genius; humor; strain; quality; also, manner of speech or action; as, a rich vein of humor; a satirical vein.
vein (v. t.)
To form or mark with veins; to fill or cover with veins.
Synonyms & Antonyms of vein
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vein Sentence Examples
- The blood vessel carrying oxygenated blood away from the heart is known as the pulmonary vein.
- Varicose veins are enlarged, twisted veins that often bulge on the surface of the skin.
- A veinectomy is a surgical procedure to remove a vein.
- Phlebotomy is a medical procedure that involves drawing blood from a vein.
- The carotid artery and jugular vein are located in the neck.
- The vena cava is the largest vein in the body, carrying blood to the heart.
- Spider veins are small, thin red or blue veins that often appear on the face or legs.
- Venous insufficiency is a condition in which the veins are unable to properly return blood to the heart.
- A phlebitis is an inflammation of a vein, typically caused by a blood clot or infection.
- The portal vein carries blood from the digestive organs to the liver.
FAQs About the word vein
a blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heart, a distinctive style or manner, any of the vascular bundles or ribs that form the branch
style,manner, mode, tone, fashion,phraseology, archaism,locution, expression, regionalism
No antonyms found.
The blood vessel carrying oxygenated blood away from the heart is known as the pulmonary vein.
Varicose veins are enlarged, twisted veins that often bulge on the surface of the skin.
A veinectomy is a surgical procedure to remove a vein.
Phlebotomy is a medical procedure that involves drawing blood from a vein.
