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venous system
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The part of the cardiovascular system consisting of all venous vessels. In vertebrates with a double circulation, this can be divided into systemic and pulmonary portions. [ https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6601-2165 ]
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venous system
Synonyms
- vein system
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homology notes
The appearance of Chordata and subsequently the vertebrates is accompanied by a rapid structural diversification of this primitive linear heart: looping, unidirectional circulation, an enclosed vasculature, and the conduction system.[well established][VHOG]
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UBERON:0004582