Definition of Saphenous vein

1. Noun. Either of two chief superficial veins of the leg that drain blood from the foot.

Exact synonyms: Vena Saphena
Specialized synonyms: Great Saphenous Vein, Long Saphenous Vein, Short Saphenous Vein
Generic synonyms: Vein, Vena, Venous Blood Vessel
Group relationships: Leg

Definition of Saphenous vein

1. Noun. (anatomy) Usually referring to the great saphenous vein, but may also refer to the small saphenous vein. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of Saphenous vein

1. The vein which drains the foot and leg. (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Saphenous Vein

sapele mahogany
sapeles
sapful
saphead
sapheaded
sapheads
saphena
saphenae
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saphenous
saphenous branch of descending genicular artery
saphenous hiatus
saphenous nerve
saphenous opening
saphenous vein (current term)
saphenous veins
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saphies
saphænous
sapid
sapidities
sapidity
sapidness
sapience
sapiences
sapiencies
sapiency
sapienization
sapiens

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