| Pronunciation: | | 'powrtl veyn
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[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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