vein
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vein Definition
(n)
a
blood
vessel
that
carries
blood
from
the
capillaries
toward
the
heart
;
all
veins
except
the
pulmonary
carry
unaerated
blood
(n)
a
distinctive
style
or
manner
; "
he
continued
in
this
vein
for
several
minutes
"
(n)
any
of
the
vascular
bundles
or
ribs
that
form
the
branching
framework
of
conducting
and
supporting
tissues
in
a
leaf
or
other
plant
organ
(n)
a
layer
of
ore
between
layers
of
rock
(n)
one
of
the
horny
ribs
that
stiffen
and
support
the
wing
of
an
insect
(v)
make
a
veinlike
pattern
vein Synonyms
mineral vein
nervure
vein
vena
venous blood vessel
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