prəˈfəndə noun
( plural profun·dae -nˌdē)
Etymology: New Latin, from Latin, feminine of profundus deep — more at profound
: any of various deep-seated arteries or veins: as
a. : the largest branch of the brachial artery in the upper part of the arm
b. : the deep femoral artery
c. : a tributary of the femoral vein a short distance below Poupart's ligament