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SAPHENOUS

\sˈafənəs], \sˈafənəs], \s_ˈa_f_ə_n_ə_s]\

Definitions of SAPHENOUS

1920 - A practical medical dictionary.
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
1846 - Medical lexicon: a dictionary of medical science
1916 - Appleton's medical dictionary

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Relating to or associated with a saphena vein, noting a number of structures in the leg.

1920 - A practical medical dictionary.
By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop

A name given to the superficial vessels and nerves of the thigh and leg.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

Of or belonging to the saphena.

1846 - Medical lexicon: a dictionary of medical science
By Robley Dunglison

Pertaining to two prominent veins of the leg known as saphenae or to the region or parts adjoining them. [Gr.]

1916 - Appleton's medical dictionary
By Smith Ely Jelliffe

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