SAPHENOUS


Meaning of SAPHENOUS in English

[ sə'fi:nəs ]

■ adjective Anatomy relating to or denoting either of the two large superficial veins in the leg.

Origin

C19: from med. L. saphena 'vein' + -ous .

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