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hepatic portal system

 

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Hepatic Portal System

Noun:

A network of blood vessels that carries nutrient-rich blood from the digestive system to the liver for processing and detoxification.

Sample Sentence:

The hepatic portal system plays a crucial role in ensuring that nutrients absorbed from the intestines are delivered to the liver for further processing.

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