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vena cava

/ˈviːnə ˈkeɪvə/

Traducción: Gran vena que transporta sangre desoxigenada desde el cuerpo de regreso al corazón; existen dos principales: la vena cava superior y la vena cava inferior.

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/ˈviːnə ˈkeɪvə/C1formalmedical
  • esGran vena que transporta sangre desoxigenada desde el cuerpo de regreso al corazón; existen dos principales: la vena cava superior y la vena cava inferior.

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.

    esvena cava

    • 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.