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noun
The large vein which returns blood from the lower extremities, and the pelvic and abdominal organs, to the right atrium of the heart.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: anatomy, medicine, sciences
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noun
receives blood from lower limbs and abdominal organs and empties into the posterior part of the right atrium of the heart; formed from the union of the two iliac veins
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: postcava
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: vena cava
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