vena cava
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noun \ˌvē-nə-ˈkā-və\ plural ve·nae ca·vae \-(ˌ)nē-ˈkā-(ˌ)vē\
Definition of VENA CAVA
: any of the large veins by which in air-breathing vertebrates the blood is returned to the right atrium of the heart
— vena ca·val \-vəl\ adjective
See Origin of VENA CAVA
New Latin, literally, hollow vein
First Known Use: 1598
ve·na ca·va
noun \ˌvē-nə-ˈkā-və\ (Medical Dictionary)plural ; ve·nae ca·vae \-ni-ˈkā-(ˌ)vē\ (audio pronunciation)
Medical Definition of VENA CAVA
: either of two large veins by which the blood is returned to the right atrium of the heart: a : inferior vena cava b : superior vena cava
—vena ca·val \-vəl\ (audio pronunciation) adjective
vena cava
noun (Concise Encyclopedia)Either of two major veins that deliver oxygen-depleted blood to the right side of the heart. The superior vena cava drains the upper body, and the inferior vena cava drains the lower body. See also cardiovascular system, circulation.
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