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Noun: saphenous vein  su'fee-nus veyn
  1. Either of two chief superficial veins of the leg that drain blood from the foot
    - vena saphena

Derived forms: saphenous veins

Type of: vein, vena, venous blood vessel

Part of: leg, peg [informal], pin [informal], stick [informal]

Encyclopedia: Saphenous vein