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.

Similar
supine hypotensive syndrome
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Meanings

nounaortocaval compression syndrome (uncountable)
  1. uncountableCompression of the abdominal aorta and inferior vena cava by the gravid uterus when a pregnant woman lies on her back, frequently causing hypotension.

    Synonyms: supine hypotensive syndrome

Synonyms & antonyms

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

Similar
supine hypotensive syndrome
Also see
supine hypotensive syndrome
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