splenic vein

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Noun splenic vein has 1 sense

splenic vein, vena lienalis - a vein formed by several small veins on the surface of the spleen; joins the superior mesenteric to form the portal vein
--₁ is a kind of vein, vena, venous blood vessel
--₁ is a part of spleen, lien

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Splenic Vein

Noun: The splenic vein is a blood vessel that drains blood from the spleen and carries it to the liver.

Example sentence: The splenic vein joins with the superior mesenteric vein to form the portal vein.

Adjective: The splenic vein is an important component of the spleno-mesenteric-portal axis.

Example sentence: The splenic vein congestion results in increased pressure within the portal system.

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