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paracaval

paracaval adjective: beyond or next to the vena cava.

Adjective

paracaval (not comparable)

  1. Beyond or next to the vena cava
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Origin of paracaval

From para- + caval.

Questions about paracaval

What does paracaval mean?
Paracaval means beyond or next to the vena cava.
What part of speech is paracaval?
Paracaval is an adjective.

Words near paracaval in the dictionary

  1. paracasein
  2. paracaseinate
  3. paracaseinates
  4. paracaspase
  5. paracaspases
  6. paracaval
  7. paracavernous
  8. paracavitary
  9. Paracel
  10. Paracel Islands
  11. Paracelis

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