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Meaning of vein
A vein is a blood vessel that carries blood towards the heart.
Etymology of vein
The word "vein" comes from the Old French "veine", which is derived from the Latin "vena", meaning "blood vessel" or "a vein of ore".
The Latin "vena" is also related to the Greek "φλέψ" (phleps), meaning "blood vessel".
The word "vein" has been used in English since the 13th century to refer to a blood vessel, and its meaning has expanded over time to include other senses, such as a channel or a tendency.
Synonyms
Definitions
- A blood vessel that carries deoxygenated blood from the capillaries back to the heart, except for the pulmonary vein, which carries oxygenated blood from the lungs to the heart.
- A long, narrow depression or channel, especially one that contains a vein of ore or a seam of coal.
- A particular tendency or disposition, especially a talent or skill.
Usage Examples
- The doctor inserted a needle into a vein in the patient's arm to draw blood.
- The geologist discovered a vein of gold running through the rock.
- She has a vein of creativity that is evident in her writing.
Antonyms
arteriole
capillary
arteritis
phlebitis
vasoconstriction
vasodilation
thrombosis
embolism
aneurysm
blood clot
blockage
obstruction
occlusion
constriction
narrowing
hardening
sclerosis
atherosclerosis
stenosis.