portacaval shunt
n.
Any of various communications between the portal vein and the general circulation, especially a surgical anastomosis between the portal vein and the vena cava.
Nearby words
porta-potti, portabella, portability, portable, portacaval, portacaval shunt, portadown, portage, portage la prairie, portakabin, portal
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