| portal-systemic encephalopathy | An encephalopathy associated with cirrhosis of the liver, attributed to the passage of toxic nitrogenous substances from the portal to the systemic circulation; cerebral manifestations may include coma. Synonym: hepatic encephalopathy. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| splenic portal venography | Introduction of radiopaque material into the spleen to obtain an X-ray visualization of the portal vessel of the portal circulation. Synonym: splenic portal venography. Origin: spleno-+ portography (05 Mar 2000) |
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| transverse part of left branch of portal vein | <anatomy, vein> The long unbranched portion of the left branch of the portal vein. Synonym: pars transversa rami sinistri venae portae hepatis. (05 Mar 2000) |
| umbilical part of left branch of portal vein | <anatomy, vein> The highly branched part of the left branch of the portal vein; the round and venous ligaments attach to this part. Synonym: pars umbilicalis rami sinistri venae portae hepatis. (05 Mar 2000) |
| portal-systemic anastomosis |
portosystemic anastomosis, 1. a naturally-occurring anastomosis between the portal and systemic venous circulations. 2. see under shunt.
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| portal hypertension |
a portal venous pression greater than 20 mmHg. It causes splenomegaly (spleen enlargement), esophageal varices and ascites.
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| portal vein |
A blood vessel that carries blood from the digestive organs and the spleen to the liver.
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| portal |
a door or entrance
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| portal hypertension |
A condition in which there is high-pressure within the portal vein. This condition may be due to cirrhosis.
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