- hepatic portal system
- hepatic portal system n a group of veins that carry blood from the capillaries of the stomach, intestine, spleen, and pancreas to the sinusoids of the liver
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Hepatic portal system — In human anatomy, the hepatic portal system is the system of veins that comprises the hepatic portal vein and its tributaries. It is also called the portal venous system, although it is not the only example of a portal venous system.FunctionThe… … Wikipedia
hepatic portal system — receives blood from the spleen and adjacent parts of the stomach (splenic vein), other parts of the stomach (gastric vein), the pancreas, pyloric caecae and adjacent duodenum (pancreaticoduodenal vein), the posterior intestine (intestinal vein),… … Dictionary of ichthyology
portal system — n a system of veins that begins and ends in capillaries see HEPATIC PORTAL SYSTEM, PITUITARY PORTAL SYSTEM * * * a vein or group of veins that terminates at both ends in a capillary bed. The best known is the hepatic portal system, which consists … Medical dictionary
Hepatic portal vein — Vein: Hepatic portal vein The portal vein and its tributaries. It is formed by the superior mesenteric vein and splenic vein. Leinal vein is an old term for splenic vein. Latin … Wikipedia
portal system — a vein or group of veins that terminates at both ends in a capillary bed. The best known is the hepatic portal system, which consists of the portal vein and its tributaries (see illustration). Blood is drained from the spleen, stomach, pancreas,… … The new mediacal dictionary
hepatic portal vein — the main vein of the hepatic portal system, delivering blood from the abdominal organs to the liver … Dictionary of ichthyology
hepatic portal vein — noun a short vein that carries blood into the liver • Syn: ↑portal vein, ↑portal, ↑vena portae • Hypernyms: ↑vein, ↑vena, ↑venous blood vessel • Part Holonyms: ↑ … Useful english dictionary
portal system — noun system of veins that carry blood from the abdominal organs to the liver • Hypernyms: ↑vascular system • Part Meronyms: ↑portal vein, ↑hepatic portal vein, ↑portal, ↑vena portae … Useful english dictionary
Система Портальная (Portal System) — вена или система вен, которые начинаются и оканчиваются капиллярами. Чаще эта система называется портальной системой печени (hepatic portal system);она образована воротной веной и ее притоками. Отходящая от селезенки, желудка, поджелудочной… … Медицинские термины
portal hypertension — n hypertension in the hepatic portal system caused by venous obstruction or occlusion that produces splenomegaly and ascites in its later stages * * * a state in which the pressure within the hepatic portal vein is increased, causing enlargement… … Medical dictionary
