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postcava

postcava

9.9
A large vein that carries blood from the lower body back to the heart
  • noun
  • /ˈpoʊstˌkeɪvə/
  • Specialized
translation icon : vena cava inferior
  • During the surgery, the surgeon carefully identified the postcava before proceeding.

Examples

  • A blockage in the postcava can lead to significant health complications.

  • The postcava is essential for blood circulation.

  • The postcava is crucial for returning deoxygenated blood from the lower body to the heart.

  • A blockage in the postcava can lead to serious health issues.

  • The doctor explained that the postcava is essential for returning blood to the heart from the lower body.

  • When blood travels through the postcava, it enters the right atrium of the heart for re-oxygenation.

  • An obstruction in the postcava can lead to serious complications affecting blood circulation.

Synonyms

inferior vena cava
vspostcava
  • Specialized
1 4.6

A large vein that carries blood from the lower body and belly to the heart

notes that it is specifically formed by union of two iliac veins

Surface Forms

postcava singular
postcavae plural

Morphology

postcava = cava (opaque) = post + cava

The term 'postcava' is specialized and not transparently derived from common English words.

Etymology

Postcava comes from Latin parts post- meaning 'behind' and cava meaning 'hollow', like the English word cavity. So the postcava is the large hollow vein behind or below the heart that carries blood from the lower body up to the heart.