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Short Saphenous Vein (Noun)

Meaning

A vein running from the foot up the back of the leg to the knee.

Classification

Nouns denoting body parts.

Examples

  • The short saphenous vein runs along the back of the leg from the foot up to the knee.
  • Incompetence of the short saphenous vein can cause swelling and varicose veins in the leg.
  • A patient's varicose veins were found to be connected to an issue with the short saphenous vein.
  • Surgical removal of the short saphenous vein may be required to alleviate chronic leg pain.
  • During a medical examination, the doctor paid particular attention to the short saphenous vein for any signs of abnormality.

Hypernyms

  • Vena Saphena
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