hepatic portal system

hepatic-portal system

A portal system that begins in capillaries in the wall of the digestive tract and and runs as the hepatic portal vein to the liver.

Type Vessel
Parent Structure portal system
Latin Name hepatic-portal system

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hepatic portal system?
A portal system that begins in capillaries in the wall of the digestive tract and and runs as the hepatic portal vein to the liver.
What is the Latin name for the hepatic portal system?
The Latin name for the hepatic portal system is hepatic-portal system.

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