FEMORAL VEIN
\fˈɛməɹə͡l vˈe͡ɪn], \fˈɛməɹəl vˈeɪn], \f_ˈɛ_m_ə_ɹ_əl v_ˈeɪ_n]\
Definitions of FEMORAL VEIN
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a vein that accompanies the femoral artery in the same sheath; a continuation of the popliteal vein; becomes the external iliac vein
By Princeton University
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