Venules
| Definition: |
The minute vessels that collect blood from the capillary plexuses and join together to form veins. |
| Notes: |
restrict to blood vessels: not for "lymphatic venules" or "postcapillary venules": see note on LYMPHATIC SYSTEM; IM GEN only; NIM as coord with specific organ /blood supply (IM) |
| Previously Indexed: |
Veins (1966-1977) |
Venules Definitions and Terms
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