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ven·ule

 (vĕn′yo͞ol, vēn′-)
n.
A small vein, especially one joining capillaries to larger veins.

[Latin vēnula, diminutive of vēna, vein.]

ven′u·lar (-yə-lər) adj.
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venule

(ˈvɛnjuːl)
n
1. (Anatomy) anatomy any of the small branches of a vein that receives oxygen-depleted blood from the capillaries and returns it to the heart via the venous system
2. (Zoology) any of the branches of a vein in an insect's wing
[C19: from Latin vēnula diminutive of vēna vein]
venular, venulous adj
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ven•ule

(ˈvɛn yul)

n.
1. a small vein.
2. one of the branches of a vein in the wing of an insect.
[1840–50; < Latin vēnula. See vein, -ule]
ven′u•lar (-yə lər) ven′u•lose` (-ˌloʊs) ven′u•lous (-ləs) adj.
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venule

A small vein.
Dictionary of Unfamiliar Words by Diagram Group Copyright © 2008 by Diagram Visual Information Limited
ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.venule - a minute vein continuous with a capillaryvenule - a minute vein continuous with a capillary
episcleral veins, venae episclerales - small veins in the sclera near the corneal margin; empty into the anterior ciliary veins
stellate venule - a star-shaped group of venules in the renal cortex
vein, vena, venous blood vessel - a blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heart; "all veins except the pulmonary vein carry unaerated blood"
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Translations

ven·ule

n. vénula, vena diminuta que conecta los vasos capilares con venas mayores.
English-Spanish Medical Dictionary © Farlex 2012

venule

n vénula
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Moreover, it was reported that AQP1 was expressed in endothelial cells from venules and sinoids, and endothelial AQP1 expression probably facilitates water transport from plasma to bile (Yokomori et al., 2011; Gregoire et al.).
The left and right branches of the portal vein and intrahepatic portal venules were absent.
Through the portal system, mature forms reach venous plexuses surrounding the bladder, and released eggs enter perivesical venules. Adult lifespan averages 3-5 years and can persist up to 40 years.
These telangiectasias, the hallmark of the disease, arise from the dilatation of postcapillary venules, which directly fuse with an arteriole, thus bypassing the capillary system.
Treatment with selective vitamin D receptor activator (paricalcitol) was discontinued, as it may increase to development of calciphylaxis indirectly through its action to increase serum calcium and serum phosphate and which can lead to intravascular calcium deposits in arterioles and venules (2).
In histopathological evaluations, lymphocytic infiltrations forming lymphoid follicles and within the follicles eosinophils, vascular proliferation, dense endothelial venules and fibrosis were observed (1,4,9).
Biopsy demonstrating intramural granulocytes in small arterioles and/or venules.
Bilateral lower-extremity venous Doppler ultrasonography showed thrombus formation in the right main, superficial femoral and popliteal venules in the lower right extremity.
Recothrom Thrombin topical (Recombinant) is a topical thrombin indicated to aid hemostasis whenever oozing blood and minor bleeding from capillaries and small venules is accessible and control of bleeding by standard surgical techniques (such as suture, ligature, or cautery) is ineffective or impractical in adults and pediatric populations greater than or equal to one month of age.
A month after transplantation, the CD157-enriched cells generated fully functional portal veins, portal venules, sinusoids, hepatic venules, and arteries, essentially every type of blood vessel found in a healthy liver.
Recothrom is a thrombin-based product indicated as an aid to hemostasis whenever oozing blood and minor bleeding from capillaries and small venules is accessible and control of bleeding by standard surgical techniques is ineffective or impractical in adults and pediatric populations greater than or equal to one month of age.
Thrombin is a proven blood coagulation agent--used on its own or in combination with other hemostats--estimated to be used in over 1 million patients per year in the United States to help surgeons address intraoperative bleeding.' RECOTHROM is a thrombin-based product indicated as an aid to hemostasis whenever oozing blood and minor bleeding from capillaries and small venules is accessible and control of bleeding by standard surgical techniques is ineffective or impractical in adults and pediatric populations greater than or equal to one month of age.