superior vena cava

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The large vein which returns blood from the head, neck, thorax and both upper limbs to the right atrium of the heart.

Word forms

superior vena cava superior venae cavae superior vena cavas

Synonyms

SVC
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