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HEPATIC VEIN

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There is 1 meaning of the phrase Hepatic Vein.

Hepatic Vein - as a noun

A vein that drains the liver; empties into the vena cava

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
vena hepatica

Example Sentences

"The hepatic vein carries deoxygenated blood from the liver back to the heart."
"Blockage of the hepatic vein can lead to liver tissue damage and failure."
"The hepatic vein is connected to the inferior vena cava."
"The blood in the hepatic vein is rich in nutrients and metabolic waste."
"In patients with liver disease, the flow of blood through the hepatic vein may be altered."
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