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venule

Syllabification: (ven·ule)
Pronunciation: /ˈvenˌyo͞ol/
Definition of venule

noun

Anatomy
  • a very small vein, especially one collecting blood from the capillaries.

Origin:

mid 19th century: from Latin venula, diminutive of vena 'vein'

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