portal system
Americannoun
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a vascular arrangement in which blood from the capillaries of one organ is transported to the capillaries of another organ by a connecting vein or veins.
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(loosely) the hepatoportal system.
Etymology
Origin of portal system
First recorded in 1850–55
Example Sentences
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“How do you implement a shoe scan, or do you put it in with an existing portal system where the person is already standing while screening their shoes at the same time?” he said.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 8, 2025
Because of the hepatic portal system, the liver receives its blood supply from two different sources: from normal systemic circulation via the hepatic artery and from the hepatic portal vein.
From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013
These intestinal veins, constituting the hepatic portal system, are unique; they do not return blood directly to the heart.
From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013
These breakdown products, including proteins, iron, and toxic bilirubin, are transported to the liver via the splenic vein of the hepatic portal system.
From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013
Its abuse may lead to serious consequences, such as inflammation of the gastro-intestinal mucous membrane, of the portal system and the liver itself.
From The Medicinal Plants of the Philippines by Thomas, Jerome Beers
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