Definition of Portal Vein in English :

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Portal Vein meaning in English

Meaning of Portal Vein in English

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Portal Vein

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Noun

1. hepatic portal vein, portal, portal vein, vena portae

a short vein that carries blood into the liver

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Portal Vein

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noun
any vein connecting two capillary networks, esp in the liver (hepatic portal vein)

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Portal Vein

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n.
A vein that conducts blood from the digestive organs, spleen, pancreas, and gallbladder to the liver.

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