Venous translucence
Venous Translucence
Venous translucence (pronunciation: /ˈviː.nəs trænsˈluː.səns/) is a medical term referring to the visibility or clarity of the veins. It is often used in the context of medical procedures such as venipuncture or intravenous therapy where the visibility of veins is crucial.
Etymology
The term 'venous translucence' is derived from two words. 'Venous' comes from the Latin word 'vena', meaning 'vein', and 'translucence' comes from the Latin word 'translucentia', meaning 'to shine through'.
Related Terms
- Vein: A blood vessel that carries blood towards the heart.
- Venipuncture: The process of puncturing a vein, typically to draw blood or administer intravenous therapy.
- Intravenous Therapy: The infusion of liquid substances directly into a vein.
- Translucency (medical): In medical terms, translucency refers to the property of allowing light to pass through, but not detailed images.
See Also
References
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Venous translucence
- Wikipedia's article - Venous translucence
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