vena

[US]/ˈviː.nə/
[UK]/ˈviː.nə/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a blood vessel that carries blood towards the heart; specifically refers to a vein in medical terminology; used to describe a vein or vein-like structure
Word Forms
Pluralvenas

Phrases & Collocations

vena cava

vena contracta

vena portae

vena jugularis

vena femoralis

vena subclavia

vena basilica

vena cephalica

vena radialis

vena saphena

Example Sentences

the vena cava is the largest vein in the body.

blood flows through the venae of the circulatory system.

the doctor examined the patient's vena for any abnormalities.

varicose veins can occur in the superficial vena.

the venae are crucial for returning blood to the heart.

she felt pain in her vena after running.

they studied the anatomy of the vena in class.

injections are often given in the vena for quick absorption.

the vena plays a vital role in the human body.

she had a blood test done on her vena.

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