Vevnader

Vevnader is a Swedish term that translates to "veins" or "blood vessels" in English. It is used in a general sense to refer to the network of tubes that carry blood throughout the body. This network includes arteries, which carry oxygenated blood away from the heart, and veins, which carry deoxygenated blood back to the heart. Capillaries, the smallest blood vessels, connect arteries and veins and are where the exchange of oxygen, nutrients, and waste products occurs between the blood and tissues. The term "vevnader" encompasses all these components as a collective circulatory system.

In a broader, more figurative sense, "vevnader" can also be used metaphorically to describe intricate systems or interconnected networks, much like how a city's road system or a company's communication channels might be described as its "vevnader." This figurative usage highlights the idea of flow, connection, and essential pathways for function. The literal and figurative meanings both emphasize the vital role of these conduits in sustaining life and facilitating movement.