NCIt definition : Blood carried in veins, generally deoxygenated blood containing urea and other waste
products which is transported through the venous system to the heart and lungs. The
exception is blood within the pulmonary vein which is oxygenated and travels from
the lungs to the left atrium of the heart.;
Alternative definition : CDISC: Deoxygenated blood containing urea and other waste products which is transported
through the venous system to the heart and lungs. The exception is blood within the
pulmonary vein which is oxygenated and travels from the lungs to the left atrium of
the heart. (NCI);