Meaning Of The Word Vena cava

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vena cava in American English
either of two large veins conveying blood to the right atrium of the heart
noun: either of two large veins discharging blood into the right atrium of the heart, one ( superior vena cava or precava) conveying blood from the head, chest, and upper extremities and the other ( inferior vena cava or postcava) conveying blood from all parts

vena cava in British English
noun: either one of the two large veins that convey oxygen-depleted blood to the heart

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