Term Name: | great saphenous vein |
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Synonyms: | greater saphenous vein, large saphenous vein, long saphenous vein, vena saphena magna |
Definition: | The great saphenous vein (GSV), also greater saphenous vein, is the large (subcutaneous) superficial vein of the leg and thigh. The terms 'safaina' (Greek) and 'el safin' (Arabic) have both been claimed as the origin for the word 'saphenous'. [WP,unvetted]. |
Ontology: | Uberon Ontology [UBERON:0001363] |