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venae pudendum

venae pudendum

9.9
A vein or group of veins in the outer part of the sex organs, especially in women
  • noun
  • /ˈviːniː pjuːˈdɛndəm/
  • Specialized
translation icon : venas del pudendo
  • The surgeon identified the venae pudendum during the procedure to prevent excessive bleeding.

Examples

  • Anatomical illustrations label the venae pudendum to help students locate important blood vessels in the pelvic region.

  • Certain conditions can affect the venae pudendum, causing discomfort or swelling in the area.

  • The venae pudendum are important for blood circulation.

  • In anatomy class, we learned about the vena pudendum.

  • Anatomical illustrations label the venae pudendum to help students locate important blood vessels in the pelvic region.

  • Certain conditions can affect the venae pudendum, causing discomfort or swelling in the area.

  • The surgeon identified the venae pudendum during the procedure to prevent excessive bleeding.

Synonyms

pudendal vein
vsvenae pudendum
  • Specialized
7.0

A vein that carries blood away from the outer sex organs and the area between the legs

refers to veins located mainly in the external genital area especially in women

Surface Forms

vena pudendum singular
venae pudenda plural

Morphology

vena + pudendum

The term is a literal anatomical combination: 'vena' (vein) + 'pudendum' (external genital organs) yields 'vein(s) of the pudendum' — i.e., veins in the external genital area. This is a compositional, non-idiomatic meaning (mirrored by English 'pudendal vein'), so a learner who knows the constituents can infer the MWE's meaning.

Etymology

Venae pudendum comes from Latin words: venae meaning 'veins' and pudendum meaning the 'private parts' or external genital area. So it literally names the veins in that area, which is why doctors use it for those specific blood vessels.