
Meaning of INFERIOR VENA CAVA
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WordNet Dictionary |
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[n] receives blood from lower limbs and abdominal organs and empties into the posterior part of the right atrium of the heart; formed from the union of the two iliac veins |
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| | Synonyms: | | postcava |
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| | See Also: | | vena cava | |
Medical Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | the large blood vessel (vein) that returns blood from the legs and abdomen to the heart. |
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