portacaval shunt

por·ta·ca·valshunt

uncommon

noun

1.

shunt that is created surgically between the portal vein and the inferior vena cava so that blood from the abdominal organs can bypass the liver

Synonyms

portacaval shunt

Related words

Broader terms

shunt

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Grammar

noun
singular	portacaval shunt
plural	portacaval shunts

Nearby words

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