| portal hypertension |
Elevated pressure in vasculature associated with liver; may be seen with cirrhosis and may lead to development of varices
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| portal |
Concerning entrance to an organ, especially that through which blood is carried to liver.
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| portal circulation |
Refers to the vascular circuit draining the gastro-intestinal tract into the liver via the portal vein.
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| portal |
The structure surrounding the immediate entrance to a mine; the mouth of an adit or tunnel.
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| portal hypertension |
High blood pressure in the portal venous system that carries blood from the intestine, spleen and pancreas to the liver. Portal hypertension can result in ascites or bleeding.
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