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vena hepatica

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun vena hepatica has 1 sense
  1. hepatic vein, vena hepatica - a vein that drains the liver; empties into the vena cava
    --1 is a kind of vein, vena, venous blood vessel
    --1 is a part of liver

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Vena Hepatica

Description:

Vena Hepatica is a term used in anatomy to refer to the hepatic veins, which are the veins that drain deoxygenated blood from the liver and return it to the heart. There are usually three main hepatic veins in the human body.

Senses:

Sense 1 - Anatomy:

In anatomy, Vena Hepatica refers to the hepatic veins, which are responsible for draining deoxygenated blood from the liver and returning it to the heart.

Usages:

Usage 1 - Medical:

In the medical field, surgeons often pay close attention to the vena hepatica during liver transplant surgeries to ensure proper blood flow and functioning of the organ.

Usage 2 - Biology:

Biologists study the vena hepatica to gain insights into liver physiology and the circulation of blood within the hepatobiliary system.

Usage 3 - Research:

Researchers are currently investigating the role of the vena hepatica in the development and progression of liver diseases, aiming to find new treatment approaches.

Sample Sentences:

1. During the liver transplant surgery, the surgeon carefully clamped and sectioned the vena hepatica to initiate the procedure.

2. The vena hepatica carries blood loaded with metabolic byproducts away from the liver.

3. To assess liver function, doctors may measure the pressure inside the vena hepatica.

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