Adventitious Veins
- Pronunciation
- /ad-ven-TISH-us vaynz/
- Category
- Anatomy
- Singular
- Adventitious Vein
- Plural
- Adventitious Veins
Definition
Veins that are found in some insect wings, particularly in areas where they are not normally expected.
Etymology
From Latin 'adventicius', meaning 'coming from outside'.
Example
Adventitious veins are sometimes observed in the membranous regions of insect wings.
Related Terms
- Wing venation
- Membranous
Usage Notes
The presence and location of adventitious veins can vary greatly among different insect groups.