Definition of Splenic vein

1. Noun. A vein formed by several small veins on the surface of the spleen; joins the superior mesenteric to form the portal vein.

Exact synonyms: Vena Lienalis
Group relationships: Lien, Spleen
Generic synonyms: Vein, Vena, Venous Blood Vessel

Medical Definition of Splenic vein

1. Vein formed by the union (at the hilus of the spleen) of several small veins from the stomach, pancreas, spleen and mesentery. (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Splenic Vein

splenic flexure
splenic flexure narrowing
splenic flexure syndrome
splenic index
splenic infarction
splenic leukaemia
splenic lymph follicles
splenic lymph nodes
splenic lymph nodules
splenic plexus
splenic portal venography
splenic pulp
splenic recess
splenic rupture
splenic sinus
splenic vein (current term)
splenical
splenick
spleniculus
spleniform
splenii
splenike
spleniserrate
splenish
splenitis
splenium
splenium corporis callosi
splenium of corpus callosum
spleniums
splenius

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