Definition of Portal vein

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

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

Definition of Portal vein

1. Noun. (anatomy) A short, wide vein that carries blood to the liver from the organs of the digestive system. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Portal Vein

portafilter
portafilters
portage
portaged
portages
portaging
portague
portagues
portajohn
portajohns
portal
portal hypertension
portal site
portal sites
portal system
portal vein (current term)
portal veins
portaled
portaloo
portaloos
portals
portamenti
portamento
portamentos
portance
portances
portapack
portapacks
portapak
portapaks

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