Vein

usgb/veɪn/
noun

A thin tube in your body that carries blood back to the heart.

He has a ruptured vein in his left arm.
Visual representation of "vein" - A thin tube in your body that carries blood back to the heart.

Often appears as...

  • varicose veins
  • blood vein
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Directional Flow

Veins carry blood towards the heart, unlike arteries which carry blood away.

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During the surgery, the doctor monitored the blood flow in the veins.
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Medical Procedures

Veins are often used for medical procedures like drawing blood or intravenous therapy.

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The nurse found a vein in my arm for the IV drip.
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Visibility

Some veins can be seen under the skin, especially on the hands and arms.

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You can see the blue veins clearly on his pale wrists.
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