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midvein

midvein

8.1
The thick middle line of a leaf that smaller lines spread out from
  • noun
  • /ˈmɪdˌveɪn/
  • Specialized
translation icon : nervio central
  • If you follow the midvein, you can see how the other veins branch out.

Examples

  • The midvein of the leaf is thicker than the smaller side veins.

  • Damaged midveins can affect the transport of nutrients through the leaf.

  • The leaf's midvein is essential for its structure.

  • Can you see the midvein on this leaf?

  • The midvein of the leaf plays a crucial role in nutrient distribution.

  • You can identify the midvein by looking for the central vein on the leaf.

  • Each leaf has a midvein that connects to several smaller branching veins.

Synonyms

midrib
vsmidvein
  • Specialized
8.1

A thick central vein in a leaf that supports it and carries water and nutrients

is the central leaf vein from which smaller veins branch off

Surface Forms

midvein singular
midveins plural

Morphology

midvein = vein (transparent) = mid + vein

The prefix 'mid-' clearly indicates the middle position, and 'vein' is a well-known word, making the meaning derivation straightforward.

Etymology

Midvein combines mid ('middle') and vein ('tube or line'), like the veins in your body that run down the center. So a midvein is the main vein running along the middle of a leaf, from which the smaller veins branch out.