Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or designating the saphenous vein, a major superficial vein of the leg.

“The surgeon carefully located the saphenous vein before performing the operation.”

2. noun

the saphenous vein or the saphenous nerve.

“The doctor examined the patient’s saphenous and asked about any numbness or tingling.”

3. adjective

relating to or resembling the saphenous vein or nerve.

“The saphenous nerve was compressed, causing the patient’s foot to feel numb.”