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venula

 

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Noun venula has 1 sense
  1. venule, venula, capillary vein - a minute vein continuous with a capillary
    --1 is a kind of vein, vena, venous blood vessel
    --1 has particulars: episcleral veins, venae episclerales; stellate venule

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Venula

Noun (Anatomy)

A venula is a small blood vessel that carries deoxygenated blood from capillaries to veins. It has a diameter larger than that of a capillary but smaller than that of a vein. Venulas are an essential part of the circulatory system.

Example Sentence: The venula connects the capillaries in the lungs to the larger veins, allowing for the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide.

Noun (Botany)

In botany, a venula is a small vein or veinlet found in the leaf or petal of a plant. It provides support and transportation of nutrients within plant tissues.

Example Sentence: The intricate network of venulas in the leaf allows for the efficient transport of water and nutrients to all parts of the plant.

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