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stellate venule

stellate venule

9.6
A small star-shaped vein in the outer part of the kidney
  • noun
  • /ˈstɛleɪt ˈvɛnjuːl/
  • Specialized
translation icon : vénula estrellada
  • Damage to a stellate venule can affect blood drainage in the renal cortex.

Examples

  • Researchers mapped the distribution of each stellate venule to study blood flow patterns in the kidney.

  • The stellate venule network is clearly visible under microscopic examination of the kidney cortex.

  • The stellate venule plays a crucial role in kidney function.

  • Doctors study the stellate venules to understand kidney diseases.

  • The stellate venule network is essential for proper blood drainage in the renal cortex.

  • During the experiment, the scientists examined the structure of the stellate venule under a high-powered microscope.

  • Understanding the function of the stellate venule can help researchers develop better treatments for kidney disorders.

Surface Forms

stellate venule singular
stellate venules plural

Morphology

stellate + venule

The meaning is directly compositional: 'stellate' means star-shaped and 'venule' is a tiny vein, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents can infer 'a star-shaped small vein'. The adjective+noun structure follows a standard English pattern (modifier describes shape of the noun), making the term transparent despite its technical medical usage.

Etymology

The noun stellate venule is made of stellate ('star-shaped') and venule ('small vein'), so imagine tiny veins spreading out like a little star in the outer part of the kidney. That's why it means 'a star-shaped group of small veins in the kidney'.