| Dictionary, Encyclopedia and Thesaurus - The Free Dictionary 1,798,984,185 visitors served. |
|
Dictionary/ thesaurus | Medical dictionary | Legal dictionary | Financial dictionary | Acronyms | Idioms | Encyclopedia | Wikipedia encyclopedia | ? |
superior vena cava |
Also found in: Dictionary/thesaurus, Medical, Acronyms, Wikipedia | 0.04 sec. |
|
superior vena cava [sə′pir·ē·ər ¦vē·nə ′kä·və] (anatomy) The principal vein collecting blood from the head, chest wall, and upper extremities and draining into the right atrium. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
|
| ? Mentioned in | ? References in periodicals archive | |
|---|---|---|
These obstructions can occur intracranially, in the jugular vein, or at the superior vena cava. The product delivers testosterone through the buccal mucosa, where it is absorbed into the bloodstream and delivered directly into the superior vena cava (major blood vessel), bypassing the gastrointestinal system and liver. [9,20] One case of IPEH in the superior vena cava that caused obstructive symptoms has also been reported. |
| Encyclopedia |
| Free Tools: |
For surfers:
Free toolbar & extensions |
Word of the Day |
Help
For webmasters: Free content | Linking | Lookup box | Double-click lookup | Partner with us |
|---|