Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or resembling a saphenous vein, or a vein that is superficial and usually wide and tortuous.

“The saphena vein runs along the inner aspect of the leg.”

2. noun

a saphenous vein, especially one in the leg.

“The surgeon ligated the saphena vein to prevent edema.”

3. noun

in anatomy, a vein that is superficial and usually wide and tortuous, especially one in the leg.

“The saphena is a vein that is often used for varicose vein removal.”