venous Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective of or contained in or performing the function of the veins
    • venous inflammation
    • venous blood as contrasted with arterial blood
    • venous circulation

WordNet

Ven"ous adjective
Etymology
L. venosus, from vena a vein. See Vein.
Definitions
  1. (Anat.) Of or pertaining to a vein or veins; as, the venous circulation of the blood.
  2. 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.
  3. Marked with veins; veined; as, a venous leaf.

Webster 1913