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

Lexicographical Neighbors of Portacaval Shunt

Port-au-Prince
Port-of-Spain
port-wine stain
porta
portabella
portabellas
portabello
portabellos
portabilities
portability
portable
portables
portable computer
portable saw
portably
portacaval shunt (current term)
portage
portaged
portages
portaging
portague
portagues
portal
portaled
portals
portal hypertension
portal site
portal system
portal vein
portamenti

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