Meaning of PORTAL VEIN

Pronunciation:			'powrtl veyn
WordNet Dictionary
	Definition:		[n]  a short vein that carries blood into the liver
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	Synonyms:		hepatic portal vein, vena portae
	See Also:		portal system, vein, vena
Medical Dictionary
	Definition:		large vein that carries blood from the intestines and spleen to the liver.
Biology Dictionary
	Definition:		A large vein that carries blood from the stomach and intestines to the liver.