English Explanatory Dictionary

portal vein

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A short, wide vein located in the abdominal cavity formed by the union of the superior mesenteric and splenic veins that channels blood from the gastrointestinal tract and spleen to capillary beds in the liver.

Pronunciation

LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-portal vein.wav

Word forms

portal vein portal veins

Synonyms

hepatic portal vein
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