Medical Dictionary
portal vein
noun
Medical Definition of PORTAL VEIN
: a large vein that is formed by fusion of other veins, that terminates in a capillary network, and that delivers blood to some area of the body other than the heart; especially : hepatic portal vein
Illustration of PORTAL VEIN
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