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Hohlvene

vena cava

noun HOHL-vay-ne Rare
Body & Health Body Parts

Usage Note

Hohlvene refers to either the superior (obere) or inferior (untere) vena cava, the large veins returning deoxygenated blood to the heart. The term appears in cardiology and anatomy texts at a level accessible to B2 learners.

Examples

"Die untere Hohlvene führt Blut aus dem unteren Körperbereich zum Herz."

Natural Translation

The inferior vena cava carries blood from the lower body to the heart.

Literal Translation

The lower hollow-vein leads blood from-the lower body-region to-the heart.

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