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aortocaval compression syndrome en · NOUN

Meanings

  1. (uncountable) 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

supine hypotensive syndrome