superior vena cava

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The large vein which returns blood from the head, neck, thorax and both upper limbs to the right atrium of the heart
The large vein that returns blood from the head and arms to the heart
{i} (Medicine) precava, large vein which carries blood from the upper section of the body (head, neck, thorax and arms) to the right atrium of heart
A major vein transporting blood from the head and upper extremities
receives blood from the head and arms and chest and empties into the right atrium of the heart; formed from the azygos and both brachiocephalic veins
the large vein that returns blood to the heart from the head and arms
superior vena cava

    Hyphenation

    su·pe·ri·or ve·na cava

    Turkish pronunciation

    supîriır vinı kävı

    Pronunciation

    /so͞oˈpərēər ˈvēnə ˈkävə/ /suːˈpɪriːɜr ˈviːnə ˈkɑːvə/
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