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