"saphenous" 怎么发音

word

US

səˈfinəs

suh-FEE-nuhs

UK

səˈfiːnəs

suh-FEE-nuhs

释义

Used in anatomy and medicine, 'saphenous' describes certain veins or arteries in the leg, most commonly the long or great saphenous vein located just under the skin.

IPA 音标

美式英语

səˈfinəs

英式英语

səˈfiːnəs

简化发音

美式

suh-FEE-nuhs

英式

suh-FEE-nuhs

语境中听

The saphenous vein is often used in heart bypass surgery.

Doctors checked the patient's saphenous artery for problems.

A blood clot formed in the saphenous vein of her leg.

Surgeons prefer using the saphenous vein because it’s easy to access and long enough for grafts.