01 n. A vein.
pl.
Venae ((#))
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1.
A vein.
Phrases & compounds
Vena cava —
Any one of the great systemic veins connected directly with the heart.
Vena contracta —
The contracted portion of a liquid jet at and near the orifice from which it issues.
Vena portae —
The portal vein of the liver. See under Portal.