portal vein
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Portal vein — can refer to: *the hepatic portal vein, a large vein that carries blood from the digestive tract to the liver and is formed by the splenic vein and superior mesenteric vein *a vein that is part of a portal venous system and connects two systems… … Wikipedia
Portal vein — A large vein that carries blood from the stomach and the intestines to the liver. The portal vein is formed by the union of the splenic and superior mesenteric veins. It conveys venous blood to the liver for detoxification before the blood is… … Medical dictionary
portal vein — noun a short vein that carries blood into the liver • Syn: ↑hepatic portal vein, ↑portal, ↑vena portae • Hypernyms: ↑vein, ↑vena, ↑venous blood vessel • Part Holonyms: ↑ … Useful english dictionary
portal vein — Anat. the large vein conveying blood to the liver from the veins of the stomach, intestine, spleen, and pancreas. [1835 45] * * * ▪ anatomy large vein through which oxygen depleted blood from the stomach, the intestines, the spleen, the… … Universalium
portal vein — (in full hepatic portal vein) noun Anatomy a vein conveying blood to the liver from the spleen, stomach, pancreas, and intestines … English new terms dictionary
portal vein — A blood vessel that carries blood to the liver from the stomach, small and large intestines, spleen, pancreas, and gallbladder. Also called hepatic portal vein … English dictionary of cancer terms
Portal vein thrombosis — is a form of venous thrombosis affecting the hepatic portal vein, which can lead to portal hypertension and reduction in the blood supply to the liver.CausesCauses can include pancreatitis, cirrhosis, diverticulitis, and… … Wikipedia
portal vein — a short vein, about 8 cm long, forming part of the hepatic portal system. It receives many tributaries, including the splenic vein from the spleen and pancreas, the gastric vein from the stomach, the mesenteric vein from the small and large… … The new mediacal dictionary
portal vein — noun Etymology: 2portal Date: 1845 a vein that collects blood from one part of the body and distributes it in another through capillaries; especially a vein carrying blood from the digestive organs and spleen to the liver … New Collegiate Dictionary
portal vein — por′tal vein′ n. anat. a large vein conveying blood to the liver from the veins of the stomach, intestine, spleen, and pancreas • Etymology: 1835–45 … From formal English to slang
