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noun
The great saphenous vein, or (less commonly) the small saphenous vein.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: anatomy, medicine, sciences
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noun
either of two chief superficial veins of the leg that drain blood from the foot
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: vena saphena
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: vein, vena, venous blood vessel
Narrower terms: long saphenous vein, great saphenous vein, short saphenous vein
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