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saphenous

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sa⋅phe⋅nous

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

Origin:
1830–40; saphen(a) + -ous
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Main Entry: sa·phe·nous
Pronunciation: s&-'fE-n&s, 'saf-&-n&s
Function: adjective
: of, relating to, associated with, or beingeither of the saphenous veins
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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