INFERIOR VENA CAVA
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Inferior Vena Cava.
Inferior Vena Cava - as a noun
Receives blood from lower limbs and abdominal organs and empties into the posterior part of the right atrium of the heart; formed from the union of the two iliac veins
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"The inferior vena cava is the large vein that carries deoxygenated blood from the lower body back to the heart."
"A blood clot in the inferior vena cava can cause serious health problems."
"The inferior vena cava is responsible for draining blood from the kidneys."
"A blockage in the inferior vena cava can lead to swelling in the legs and feet."
"The inferior vena cava is located on the right side of the body."