Definition of Hepatic portal vein

1. Noun. A short vein that carries blood into the liver.

Exact synonyms: Portal, Portal Vein, Vena Portae
Group relationships: Portal System
Generic synonyms: Vein, Vena, Venous Blood Vessel

Definition of Hepatic portal vein

1. Noun. (context: biology) A vessel 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. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of Hepatic portal vein

1. A large vein that carries blood from the stomach and intestines to the liver. (09 Oct 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Hepatic Portal Vein

hepatic fistula
hepatic flexure
hepatic function impairment
hepatic infantilism
hepatic insufficiency
hepatic intermittent fever
hepatic laminae
hepatic lobe
hepatic lobule
hepatic lymph nodes
hepatic necrosis
hepatic obstruction
hepatic plexus
hepatic porphyria
hepatic portal system
hepatic portal vein (current term)
hepatic prominence
hepatic segments
hepatic steatosis
hepatic tanager
hepatic triad
hepatic vein
hepatic vein thrombosis
hepatic veins
hepatic veno-occlusive disease
hepatic venous segments
hepatica
hepatical
hepaticas

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