(anatomy) Either of the two large veins that take oxygen depleted blood, from the upper body and from the lower body, and return it to the right atrium of the heart.

plural of vena cava

plural of superior vena cava

plural of inferior vena cava

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

(anatomy) The large vein which returns blood from the lower extremities, and the pelvic and abdominal organs, to the right atrium of the heart.

(less common) plural of superior vena cava

plural of inferior vena cava

plural of cavaedium

(architecture) The central hall or court within an Ancient Roman house.