superior vena cava

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Noun

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superior vena cava (plural superior venae cavae or superior vena cavas)

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

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  • SVC (abbreviation)

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