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Vena Cava (Noun)

Meaning

Either of two large veins that return oxygen-depleted blood to the right atrium of the heart.

Classification

Nouns denoting body parts.

Examples

  • Oxygen-depleted blood from the body is carried to the heart through the inferior and superior vena cava.
  • The vena cava is a vital blood vessel responsible for returning deoxygenated blood to the heart for re-oxygenation.
  • Inferior and superior vena cava veins are two of the most significant structures of the circulatory system in humans.
  • During open-heart surgery, it's crucial for the medical team to locate and properly manage the inferior and superior vena cava.
  • A blockage in the superior or inferior vena cava can lead to life-threatening complications requiring immediate medical attention.

Hypernyms

  • Venous Blood Vessel
  • Vena

Hyponyms

  • Precava
  • Postcava
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