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Definition of Portacaval shunt
1. Noun. Shunt that is created surgically between the portal vein and the inferior vena cava so that blood from the abdominal organs can bypass the liver.
Generic synonyms: Shunt
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1. Noun. Shunt that is created surgically between the portal vein and the inferior vena cava so that blood from the abdominal organs can bypass the liver.