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inferior vena cava

in·fe·ri·or ve·na Ca·va
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [in-feer-ee-er vee-nuh kah-vuh]
    • /ɪnˈfɪər i ər ˈvi nə ˈkɑ və/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [in-feer-ee-er vee-nuh kah-vuh]
    • /ɪnˈfɪər i ər ˈvi nə ˈkɑ və/

Definitions of inferior vena cava words

  • noun inferior vena cava See under vena cava. 1
  • noun plural inferior vena cava either of two large veins discharging blood into the right atrium of the heart, one (superior vena cava or precava) conveying blood from the head, chest, and upper extremities and the other (inferior vena cava or postcava) conveying blood from all parts below the diaphragm. 1
  • noun inferior vena cava (anatomy) The large vein which returns blood from the lower extremities, and the pelvic and abdominal organs, to the right atrium of the heart. 0

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Origin of inferior vena cava

First appearance:

before 1830
One of the 36% newest English words
First recorded in 1830-40

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Parts of speech for Inferior vena cava

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inferior vena cava popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 2% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
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