Definition of Saphenous

1. a. Manifest; -- applied to the two principal superficial veins of the lower limb of man.

Definition of Saphenous

1. Adjective. (anatomy) Relating to, or situated near, the saphenous vein. ¹

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Definition of Saphenous

1. [adj]

Medical Definition of Saphenous

1. Manifest; applied to the two principal superficial veins of the lower limb of man. Of, pertaining to, or in the region of, the saphenous veins; as, the saphenous nerves; the saphenous opening, an opening in the broad fascia of the thigh through which the internal saphenous vein passes. Origin: Gr. Manifest Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Saphenous

sapanwoods
sapecin
sapego
sapegoes
sapele
sapele mahogany
sapeles
sapful
saphead
sapheaded
sapheads
saphena
saphenae
saphenas
saphenectomy
saphenous (current term)
saphenous branch of descending genicular artery
saphenous hiatus
saphenous nerve
saphenous opening
saphenous vein
saphenous veins
saphie
saphies
saphænous
sapid
sapidities
sapidity
sapidness
sapience

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