Meaning of the word venule in English

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venule

US /ˈven.juːl/
UK /ˈven.juːl/
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Noun

a very small vein, especially one collecting blood from capillaries.

Example:
Blood flows from the capillaries into the postcapillary venule.
Inflammation can cause the venules to become leaky.
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