veno-

American  

especially before a vowel, veni-;

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

   venostasis.

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Usage

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.

Etymology

Origin of veno-

< Latin vēn ( a ) vein + -o-

Example Sentences

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

At Hip Replacements, the vintage-inspired fashions by independent designers are curated by owners Franzi Charen and Kip Veno, a duo with as much personality as their collection.

From Southern Living

For the first chapter of Mann, his four part self-portrait series, Veno returned to his childhood home in Norway to photograph himself playing the games of his infancy: set within dark, haunting landscapes, Veno, often naked, looks pale and powerless.

From The Guardian