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venosity

[ vi-nos-i-tee ]

noun

, Physiology.
  1. the state or quality of being venous.

venosity

/ vɪˈnɒsɪtɪ /

noun

  1. an excessive quantity of blood in the venous system or in an organ or part
  2. an unusually large number of blood vessels in an organ or part

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Other Words From

  • hyper·ve·nosi·ty noun
  • super·ve·nosi·ty noun

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Word History and Origins

Origin of venosity1

First recorded in 1850–55; venose + -ity

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