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Vena Saphena.
Vena Saphena - as a noun
Either of two chief superficial veins of the leg that drain blood from the foot
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
saphenous veinHypernyms (Closely Related)
veinvenavenous blood vesselHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The vena saphena is a major superficial vein of the leg."
"In cases of varicose veins, the vena saphena can become enlarged and swollen."
"The surgeon carefully dissected the vena saphena during the procedure."
"Blood clots can sometimes form in the vena saphena."
"The vena saphena runs parallel to the femoral artery."