a large vein carrying deoxygenated blood into the heart
There are two venae cavae in humans, the inferior vena cava (carrying blood from the lower body) and the superior vena cava (carrying blood from the head, arms, and upper body).
by bluestinger66 November 10, 2022
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Either of two large veins that drain blood from the upper & lower body and empty into the right atrium of the heart.
"Hey Doc, when you cut me open, could you show me my venae cavae?"
"...F*ck that, just put this mask on."
by Ryusake February 19, 2005
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