English Explanatory Dictionary

aortocaval compression syndrome

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Compression of the abdominal aorta and inferior vena cava by the gravid uterus when a pregnant woman lies on her back, frequently causing hypotension.

Word forms

aortocaval compression syndrome

Synonyms

supine hypotensive syndrome
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