Definition of vena cava
venae cavae
play \ˌvē-(ˌ)nē-ˈkā-(ˌ)vē\: any of the large veins by which in air-breathing vertebrates the blood is returned to the right atrium of the heart
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Origin and Etymology of vena cava
borrowed from Medieval Latin vēna cava, literally, “hollow vein,” translation of Greek phlèps koílē
Medical Dictionary
vena cava
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ve·na ca·va
\ˌvē-nə-ˈkā-və\
Medical Definition of vena cava
venae cavae
\-ni-ˈkā-(ˌ)vē\play: either of two large veins by which the blood is returned to the right atrium of the heart:a: inferior vena cavab: superior vena cava
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