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great saphenous vein

 

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Noun great saphenous vein has 1 sense
  1. long saphenous vein, great saphenous vein - the longest vein in the body; runs from foot to the groin where it joins the femoral vein
    --1 is a kind of saphenous vein, vena saphena

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Great Saphenous Vein

The Great Saphenous Vein is a major superficial vein of the lower limb. It is the longest vein in the body, extending from the top of the foot to the groin region, and plays a significant role in venous return.

Usage:

The Great Saphenous Vein is commonly used in various medical procedures, such as bypass surgery and vein harvesting for grafts.

Senses:

  1. Anatomy: Referring to the largest superficial vein of the lower extremity.
  2. Medical: Pertaining to procedures or treatments involving the Great Saphenous Vein.

Examples:

  • Anatomy: The Great Saphenous Vein is responsible for carrying blood from the foot to the groin.
  • Medical: The patient underwent a successful bypass surgery utilizing the Great Saphenous Vein as a graft.

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