pyloric vein

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Noun pyloric vein has 1 sense

pyloric vein, right gastric vein, vena gastrica-dextra - receives veins from the upper surfaces of the stomach and empties into the portal vein
--₁ is a kind of gastric vein, vena gastrica

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Term: Pyloric Vein

Part of Speech: Noun

Senses:

1. Anatomy: A vein that accompanies the pylorus, which is the narrowest part of the stomach and connects it to the small intestine.

2. Veterinary Medicine: The vein that facilitates blood flow between the gastrointestinal tract and the liver in animals.

Usage:

1. The pyloric vein carries blood from the stomach to the liver.

2. In veterinary medicine, the pyloric vein plays a significant role in the digestion process in animals.

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