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Portal Vein.
Portal Vein - as a noun
A short vein that carries blood into the liver
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hepatic portal veinportal8vena portaeExample Sentences
"The portal vein carries blood from the gastrointestinal tract to the liver."
"Enlargement of the portal vein can be a sign of liver disease."
"A blockage in the portal vein can lead to portal hypertension."
"The surgeon carefully dissected the portal vein during the operation."
"The portal vein is formed by the joining of the splenic and superior mesenteric veins."
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