cutaneous vein

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Noun cutaneous vein has 1 sense

cutaneous vein, vena cutanea - one of a number of veins in the subcutaneous tissue that empty into deep veins
--₁ is a kind of vein, vena, venous blood vessel

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Term: Cutaneous Vein

Definition: A cutaneous vein refers to a vein that is located near or within the skin.

Sample Sentences:

The cutaneous veins are responsible for draining blood from the superficial tissues of the skin.
I could see the distinct blue color of the cutaneous vein beneath her pale skin.
After my workout, the cutaneous veins on my arms were more prominent due to increased blood flow.
The cutaneous veins are easily visible on the surface of the skin in individuals with low body fat.
Doctors often use the puncture of a small cutaneous vein for blood sampling.