valgus. One who is bow-legged or has knock-knees.

varix. An enlarged and tortuous vein, artery or lymphatic vessel.

vasoconstrictor. An agent or a nerve which causes narrowing of the blood vessels.

vasodilator. An agent or a nerve which causes dilatation of the blood vessels.

vein. A blood-vessel carrying blood toward the heart.

venous. Pertaining to a vein.

verruca (pr. verrucae). Wart.

vertebra. A bony segment of the spinal column.

vesicle. A small blister or sac containing serum.

villus (pl. villi). A minute projection from the surface, especially of a mucous membrane.