English · Body & Health
vein
/veɪn/
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blood-return vessel
Intermediatenoun
Definition
A tube that carries blood back toward the heart.
Example
The nurse found a vein easily and inserted the needle with barely any discomfort.
The nurse found a vein easily and inserted the needle with barely any discomfort.
Etymology
From Latin 'vena', meaning blood vessel.
How & Where It’s Used
Contrasted with arteries; also a 'vein' of rock or a 'vein' of humour.