plural of veil

(anatomy) A short, wide vein located in the abdominal cavity formed by the union of the superior mesenteric and splenic veins that channels blood from the gastrointestinal tract and spleen to capillary beds in the liver.

present participle of veil

The act of covering with a veil. / Material for making veils.

(anatomy) The great saphenous vein, or (less commonly) the small saphenous vein.

Synonym of great saphenous vein

(anatomy) Synonym of small saphenous vein

(anatomy) a relatively large vein of the superficial posterior leg.

(anatomy) The large subcutaneous superficial vein of the leg and thigh.

Of similar kind.