portal system

por·tal·sys·tem

uncommon

noun

1.

system of veins that carry blood from the abdominal organs to the liver

Synonyms

portal system

Related words

Broader terms

vascular system

Part of

portal vein

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Grammar

noun
singular	portal system
plural	portal systems

Nearby words

portacaval shunt portage portal portal hypertension portal site portal vein porta hepatis portcullis Porte porte-cochere

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