Definition

A small blood vessel that carries blood towards the heart.

Example

The doctor explained that a veinule is smaller than a vein and helps in returning blood to the heart.

Conversation

Did you know that our bodies have tiny structures called veinules?

Really? I had no idea they existed!

Yeah, they are important for blood circulation.

That’s fascinating! I love learning about how our body works.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Veinule is formed from "vein" (from Latin "vena", meaning a blood vessel) and the diminutive suffix "-ule" (meaning small). The word "veinule" refers to a small vein, typically in the context of anatomy or botany.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'vein' as a blood vessel and '-ule' meaning small, so a veinule is a small blood vessel.

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