veno-

especially before a vowel, veni-;

1. a combining form with the meaning “vein,” used in the formation of compound words.

   venostasis.

Word History and Origins

Origin of veno-¹

< Latin vēn ( a ) vein + -o-

Example Sentences

“The claim that joint ESG initiatives are ‘climate cartels’ is a legally unfounded weaponization of the antitrust laws,” said Nicole Veno, an antitrust litigator and co-author of a forthcoming article, “Climate and Antitrust,” in the Georgetown Environmental Law Review.

From Slate

Veno argues that climate agreements generally do not violate the antitrust laws because they do not limit output of a consumer product, fix prices, or comprise an illegal group boycott—the three main antitrust theories Republican have put forward.

From Slate

Veno attributes ESG’s downfall to the lack of financial incentives to defend it.

From Slate

The basic plot remains unchanged: Paddington attempts to help his grumpy neighbor Mr. Curry, played by Kenon Veno, prepare for a visit from the eternally disapproving Great Aunt Matilda, performed by Casey Andrews.

From Seattle Times

Veno Hirosuke, who in this context prefers to be known as Amore, came from Tokyo.

From New York Times

When To Use

What does veno- mean?

Veno- is a combining form used like a prefix meaning “vein.” It is often used in medical terms, especially in anatomy and pathology.Veno- comes from the Latin vēna, meaning “blood vessel, vein.” A vein, in contrast to an artery, is one of the systems of branching vessels or tubes conveying blood from various parts of the body to the heart. The Latin word vēna is also ultimately the source of such vein-based words as venous. What are variants of veno-?When combined with words or word elements that begin with a vowel, veno- becomes ven-, as in venectomy. Other variants of veno- are veni- and vene-.The Greek-derived equivalent of veno- is phlebo-, as in phlebotomy.