Vena cava
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| Term | Vena cava |
| Short definition | vena cava - (pronounced) (VEE-nuh KAY-vuh) large vein that carries blood to the heart from other areas of the body. The vena cava consists of two parts: the superior vena cava and the inferior vena cava. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
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vena cava - (pronounced) (VEE-nuh KAY-vuh) large vein that carries blood to the heart from other areas of the body. The vena cava consists of two parts: the superior vena cava and the inferior vena cava. The superior vena cava carries blood from the head, neck, arms, and chest. The inferior vena cava carries blood from the legs, feet, and organs in the abdomen and pelvis. The vena cava is the largest vein in the body
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