hepatic sinusoid

hepatic sinusoids

Wide thin-walled blood vessels in the liver. In mammals they have neither veinous or arterial markers.

Type Vessel
Body System Endocrine
Parent Structure sinusoid
Latin Name hepatic sinusoids
FMA ID 17543

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hepatic sinusoid?
Wide thin-walled blood vessels in the liver. In mammals they have neither veinous or arterial markers.
What body system is the hepatic sinusoid part of?
The hepatic sinusoid is part of the Endocrine.
What is the Latin name for the hepatic sinusoid?
The Latin name for the hepatic sinusoid is hepatic sinusoids.

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