saphenous
Americanadjective
noun
Etymology
Origin of saphenous
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Opening the sciatic vein relieved podagra and elephantiasis; menstrual problems were alleviated by cutting the saphenous vein.
From The New Yorker ● Jan. 7, 2019
When she was pregnant with her first child, she liked the “Nile beauty mark” of the saphenous vein running down her inner right calf, rising with her belly.
From The New Yorker ● Sep. 22, 2016
The great saphenous vein is a prominent surface vessel located on the medial surface of the leg and thigh that collects blood from the superficial portions of these areas.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 19, 2013
Moreover, some superficial veins, such as the great saphenous vein in the femoral region, have no arterial counterpart.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 19, 2013
The pus may reach the surface in the region of the saphenous opening, or may spread farther down the thigh under cover of the deep fascia.
From Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities—Head—Neck. Sixth Edition. by Alexander Miles
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