saphenous

adjective

sa·​phe·​nous sə-ˈfē-nəs  ˈsa-fə-nəs 

: of, relating to, associated with, or being either of the two chief superficial veins of the leg

saphenous nerve

Word History

Etymology

saphena saphenous vein, from Middle English, from Medieval Latin, from Arabic ṣāfin

First Known Use

1840, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

saphenous

adjective

sa·​phe·​nous sə-ˈfē-nəs  ˈsaf-ə-nəs 

: of, relating to, associated with, or being either of the saphenous veins