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noun

  • The large vein that transports deoxygenated blood from the lower and middle body to the right atrium of the heart.

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The blood vessels that transport blood into and out of the kidneys arise from and merge with the aorta and inferior vena cava, respectively.

From Textbooks Jun. 9, 2022

The right gonadal vein empties directly into the inferior vena cava, and the left gonadal vein empties into the left renal vein.

From Textbooks Jun. 19, 2013

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Possible Synonyms

  • IVC

Possible Antonyms

  • superior vena cava
  • aorta

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