saphenous
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.sa·phe·nous
adjective \sə-ˈfē-nəs, ˈsa-fə-nəs\Definition of SAPHENOUS
: of, relating to, associated with, or being either of the two chief superficial veins of the leg <saphenous nerve>
Origin of SAPHENOUS
saphena saphenous vein, from Middle English, from Medieval Latin, from Arabic ṣāfin
First Known Use: 1840
sa·phe·nous
adjective \sə-ˈfē-nəs, ˈsaf-ə-nəs\ (Medical Dictionary)Medical Definition of SAPHENOUS
: of, relating to, associated with, or being either of the saphenous veins
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