Where does “microvein” come from?
microvein (English) comes from English vein, from Middle English veyne, from Anglo-Norman veine, from Latin vēna — a vein, blood vessel.
microvein (English): A very narrow vein
Ancestry of “microvein”, step by step
microvein traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English vein
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|
| 1 | English | vein | A blood vessel that transports blood from the... |
| 2 | Middle English | veyne | Alternative form of veine; Alternative form of... |
| 3 | Anglo-Norman | veine | vein |
| 4 | Latin | vēna | a vein, blood vessel |
via English micro
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|
| 1 | English | micro | Small, relatively small; short form of... |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | μικρός | little, small |
| 3 | Proto-Indo-European | mēy- | soft, tender, dear |