profunda

noun

pro·​fun·​da

prəˈfəndə

plural profundae

-nˌdē

: any of various deep-seated arteries or veins: such 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

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Latin, feminine of profundus deep

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