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Main Entry: saphenous vein
Function: noun
: either of two chief superficial veins of the leg: a : one originating in the foot and passing up the medial side of the leg and through the saphenous opening to join the femoral vein -- called also great saphenous vein, long saphenous vein b : one originating similarly and passing up the back of the leg to join the popliteal vein at the knee -- called also short saphenous vein, small saphenous vein