Definition of Femoral vein

1. Noun. A vein that accompanies the femoral artery in the same sheath; a continuation of the popliteal vein; becomes the external iliac vein.

Exact synonyms: Vena Femoralis
Generic synonyms: Vein, Vena, Venous Blood Vessel
Group relationships: Thigh

Medical Definition of Femoral vein

1. The vein accompanying the femoral artery in the same sheath; it is a continuation of the popliteal vein and becomes the external iliac vein. (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Femoral Vein

femoral fossa
femoral fractures
femoral hernia
femoral muscle
femoral neck fractures
femoral nerve
femoral opening
femoral plexus
femoral pulse
femoral reflex
femoral region
femoral ring
femoral septum
femoral sheath
femoral triangle
femoral vein (current term)
femoris
femoroabdominal reflex
femorocele
femoropatellar joint
femoropopliteal occlusive disease
femorotibial
fems
femspeak
femto-
femtoampere
femtoamperes
femtobarn

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