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vee nuhs

  • a  of or contained in or performing the function of the veins
    venous inflammation
    venous blood as contrasted with arterial blood
    venous circulation

  • In the common ventricle it was still mixed with venous blood from the inferior vena cava, but the proportion of well-oxygenated blood was more favorable.
  • Seattle audiences had all too obviously been moved by the questionable science of pamphlets that named fluorides as the cause of "arterial and venous hardening .
  • Another common in-flight problem is deep venous thrombosis--the so-called economy-class syndrome.
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  • Frederick Ma in Xinhua
    I have recently discovered that I have 'cavernous hemangioma' and 'venous angioma'. After discussing with my family, I have decided to step down from my current position,said Ma in his statement, adding that he will meet the media Wednesday...

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