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]. [ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_saphenous_vein ]

Synonyms: greater saphenous vein

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large saphenous vein

long saphenous vein

vena saphena magna

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