venule

noun

ve·​nule ˈvēn-(ˌ)yül  ˈven- 

: a small vein

especially : any of the minute veins connecting the capillaries with the larger systemic veins

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from Latin vēnula, from vēna vein entry 1 + -ula -ule

First Known Use

circa 1850, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

venule

noun

ve·​nule ˈven-yü(ə)l  ˈvēn- 

: a small vein

especially : one of the minute veins connecting blood capillaries with larger veins

Medical Definition

venule

noun

ve·​nule ˈvēn-(ˌ)yü(ə)l  ˈven- 

: a small vein

especially : any of the minute veins connecting the capillaries with the larger systemic veins