vena cava

ve·na ca·va

V v

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [vee-nuh kah-vuh]
- /ˈvi nə ˈkɑ və/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [vee-nuh kah-vuh]
- /ˈvi nə ˈkɑ və/

Definitions of vena cava words

noun plural 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 vena cava either one of the two large veins that convey oxygen-depleted blood to the heart 0
noun vena cava either of two large veins conveying blood to the right atrium of the heart 0

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Origin of vena cava

First appearance:

before 1590

One of the 37% oldest English words

First recorded in 1590-1600, vena cava is from the Latin word vēna cava hollow vein

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vena cava popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 39% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 69% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

vena cava usage trend in Literature

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