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infeerior vena cava

 

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Inferior Vena Cava

Definition:

The inferior vena cava is a large vein that carries deoxygenated blood from the lower body parts to the heart's right atrium. It is the main vein returning blood from the lower part of the body.

Sample Sentences:

  • After circulating through the lower body, the deoxygenated blood enters the inferior vena cava.
  • During the surgical procedure, the surgeon carefully clamped the inferior vena cava to control the blood flow.
  • Trombosis, a condition where a clot forms in the inferior vena cava, can be life-threatening if not treated promptly.
  • The inferior vena cava is responsible for transferring blood back to the heart from the lower extremities.

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