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saphenous

[suh-fee-nuhs]

sa·phe·nous

[suh-fee-nuhs]
adjective
1.
of, pertaining to, or situated near the saphenous vein.

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Saphenous is always a great word to know.
So is bezoar. Does it mean:
a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.

Origin:
1830–40; saphen(a) + -ous
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saphena (səˈfiːnə)
 
n , pl -nae
anatomy either of two large superficial veins of the legs
 
[C14: via Medieval Latin from Arabic sāfīn]
 
sa'phenous
 
adj

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