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

Other Words From

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of venosity¹

First recorded in 1850–55; venose + -ity