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saphenous

Pronunciation: /səˈfiːnəs/

Definition of saphenous

adjective

[attributive] Anatomy
  • relating to or denoting either of the two large superficial veins in the leg.

Origin:

mid 19th century: from medieval Latin saphena 'vein' + -ous

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