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vena cava

/ˈviːnə ˈkeɪvə/

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/ˈviːnə ˈkeɪvə/C1formalmedical
  • ruКрупная вена, которая несёт дезоксигенированную кровь от тела обратно к сердцу; существуют две основные: верхняя полая вена и нижняя полая вена.

A large vein that carries deoxygenated blood from the body back to the heart; there are two main ones: the superior vena cava and the inferior vena cava.

  1. Large vein returning blood to the heartC1formal

    Either of two large veins (the superior vena cava and the inferior vena cava) that carry deoxygenated blood from the body back to the right atrium of the heart.

    ruПолые вены

    • The superior vena cava returns blood from the upper body to the heart.
    • The inferior vena cava carries blood from the lower body.
    • A blockage in the vena cava can cause serious health issues.