noun
- either of two large superficial veins of the leg
Usage: medical
Examples
- The great saphena runs along the inner side of the leg.
- Surgeons often use the saphena for bypass grafts.
- The small saphena is located behind the calf.
- Varicose veins commonly affect the saphena.
- The saphena drains blood from the foot and leg.
- Doctors examined the patient’s saphena for clots.