hepatic portal vein

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Noun hepatic portal vein has 1 sense

portal vein, hepatic portal vein, portal, vena portae - a short vein that carries blood into the liver
--₁ is a kind of vein, vena, venous blood vessel
--₁ is a part of portal system

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Hepatic Portal Vein

Definition: The hepatic portal vein is a blood vessel that carries blood from the gastrointestinal tract, spleen, and pancreas to the liver for processing and filtering before it enters the systemic circulation.

Sample Sentences:

After absorbing nutrients from the small intestine, the hepatic portal vein transports the blood to the liver.
Several diseases can cause blockage or damage to the hepatic portal vein, leading to serious health complications.
The hepatic portal vein plays a crucial role in maintaining the body's metabolic functions.

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