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Meanings of venae cavae in English

Russian
полая вена
Portuguese
veia cava
Catalan
vena cava
Spanish
vena cava

Large veins (venous trunks) that return deoxygenated blood from the body into the heart.

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полая вена
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Examples for "vena cava"
Examples for "vena cava"
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Thus this device allows an effective temporary filtering of the vena cava.
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2
An extensive and regressive thrombosis of the inferior vena cava was noted.
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3
Computerized tomography showed tumor involvement of hepatic vein and inferior vena cava.
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4
One of the most common non-PV sites described is the superior vena cava.
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Associated partial resection of the inferior vena cava was necessary in three instances.
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Usage of venae cavae in English
1
Does any venous blood reach the heart without coming through the venæ cavæ?
Hygienic Physiology : with Special Reference to the Use of Alcoh...
2
The circulation through the heart is as follows: The venous blood is carried into the right auricle by the anterior and posterior venæ cavæ.
Special Report on Diseases of the Horse
Translations for venae cavae
Portuguese
veia cava
Catalan
vena cava