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SVC

SVC

1 7.2
A large vein that carries blood from the upper body to the heart
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : vena cava superior
  • Imaging revealed that the SVC was compressed by a nearby tumor.

Examples

  • The doctor checked the SVC for any signs of blockage during the procedure.

  • A blood clot in the SVC can cause serious complications for the patient.

  • The SVC transports deoxygenated blood from the upper body.

  • Can you explain the function of the SVC?

  • The doctor explained that the SVC is responsible for returning deoxygenated blood from the upper body to the heart.

  • During the surgery, the team carefully monitored the SVC to ensure proper blood flow.

  • The ultrasound revealed that the SVC was compressed, affecting the circulation of blood in the patient.

Synonyms

superior vena cava
vsSVC
  • Specialized
1 4.5

A large vein that carries blood with little oxygen from the upper body to the right side of the heart

is the abbreviated clinical form of the same anatomical name
precava
vsSVC
  • Specialized
9.9

A large vein that carries blood from the head, arms, and chest to the heart

is the abbreviated clinical form of the same anatomical name

Surface Forms

SVC singular
SVCs plural

Etymology

SVC comes from the medical name superior vena cava, where superior means 'upper' and vena cava means 'large vein'. So SVC is the big vein that carries blood from the upper body to the heart.