vena gastroomentalis

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Noun vena gastroomentalis has 1 sense

gastroomental vein, gastroepiploic vein, vena gastroomentalis - one of two veins serving the great curvature of the stomach
--₁ is a kind of vein, vena, venous blood vessel
--₁ is a part of stomach, tummy, tum, breadbasket

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Vena Gastroomentalis

Description:

The vena gastroomentalis, also known as the gastroepiploic vein, is a blood vessel that is located in the stomach. It plays a crucial role in carrying deoxygenated blood away from the stomach and towards the portal venous system.

Sample Sentences:

The vena gastroomentalis is responsible for draining blood from the greater curvature of the stomach.
During surgery, the surgeon carefully identified and ligated the vena gastroomentalis to control bleeding.
An obstructed vena gastroomentalis can cause increased pressure within the stomach, leading to complications.

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