portal vein

Noun

1.

portal vein - a short vein that carries blood into the liver Synonyms: hepatic portal vein, vena portae, portal

Pronunciation: (POR-tul vayn)

The large vein that carries blood from the intestines and spleen to the liver.

hepatic portal vein, portal, portal system, vein, vena, vena portae, venous blood vessel