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venous

[/ˈviːnəs/]
adjective
venoso
1. relating to, contained in, or affecting the veins
The patient had a venous blood clot in her leg.
A paciente tinha um coágulo de sangue venoso na perna.
2. of or relating to blood returning to the heart through the veins
Venous blood is darker than arterial blood.
O sangue venoso é mais escuro que o sangue arterial.
3. characterized by or used for injection into a vein
The doctor inserted a venous catheter for the IV treatment.
O médico inseriu um cateter venoso para o tratamento intravenoso.
Synonyms
veinous
Antonyms
arterial

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
venoso
Standard medical term used throughout Brazil
Portugal
venoso
Standard medical term used in Portuguese healthcare

Related Idioms & Phrases

venous insufficiency - insuficiência venosa
venous thromboembolism - tromboembolismo venoso
deep venous thrombosis (DVT) - trombose venosa profunda
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