Noun: pulmonary vein 'púl-mu,ne-ree veyn
- Any of four veins that carry arterial blood from the lungs to the left atrium of the heart
"The pulmonary veins are unique in that they carry oxygenated blood, unlike most other veins in the body";
- vena pulmonalis
Derived forms: pulmonary veins
Type of: vein, vena, venous blood vessel
Part of: lung
Encyclopedia: Pulmonary vein