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aortocaval compression syndrome

aortocaval compression syndrome noun: compression of the abdominal aorta and inferior vena cava by the gravid uterus when a pregnant woman lies on her back, frequently causing hypotension.

Noun

aortocaval compression syndrome (uncountable)

  1. Compression of the abdominal aorta and inferior vena cava by the gravid uterus when a pregnant woman lies on her back, frequently causing hypotension.

Synonyms of aortocaval compression syndrome

Questions about aortocaval compression syndrome

What does aortocaval compression syndrome mean?
Aortocaval compression syndrome means compression of the abdominal aorta and inferior vena cava by the gravid uterus when a pregnant woman lies on her back, frequently causing hypotension.
What part of speech is aortocaval compression syndrome?
Aortocaval compression syndrome is a noun.

Words near aortocaval compression syndrome in the dictionary

  1. aorto-
  2. aortoarteritis
  3. aortoatrial
  4. aortobifemoral
  5. aortocaval
  6. aortocaval compression syndrome
  7. aortocoronary
  8. aortoduodenal
  9. aortoenteric
  10. aortoesophageal
  11. aortofemoral

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