veno-

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 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

By the final chapter Veno is playing out his hero fantasies.

From The Guardian

Words That Use veno-

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.

Examples of veno-

An example of a word you may have encountered that features veno- is venogram, an x-ray of the veins.

We know veno- means “veins.” The combining form -gram might look familiar; it means “something written; drawing.” So, venogram literally translates to “vein image.”

What are some words that use the combining form veno-?

• venography
• venology
• venomotor
• venoperitoneostomy
• venotomy

What are some other forms that veno- may be commonly confused with?

• vaso-

While certain types of venom certainly attack the bloodstream, the word venom does use veno- as a combining form. Learn about the origins of venom—and its surprising connection to Venus—at our entry for the word.

Break it down!

What is venology the study of?