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Greenfield filter Green·field fil·ter (grēn'fēld), a multistrutted, spring-style vena cava filter used to prevent pulmonary embolism.A multi-strutted vena caval filter for preventing pulmonary embolism and deep vein thrombosisGreenfield filter Filter umbrella Clinical medicine A vena caval filter for preventing PE, DVT. See Inferior vena caval filter. Green·field fil·ter (grēn'fēld fil'tĕr) A multistrutted spring-styled filter usually placed in the inferior vena cava to prevent venous emboli from reaching the pulmonary circulation from the lower extremity. |