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Definition of Vena cava, inferior

Medically reviewed by Dr. Otari Nergadze, Neurosurgeon | Updated: January 2026

Vena cava, inferior: The large vein that receives blood from the lower extremities, pelvis, and abdomen and then empties that blood into the right atrium of the heart.