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vena lienalis

 

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Noun vena lienalis has 1 sense
  1. 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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Vena Lienalis

Definition:

Vena lienalis, also known as the splenic vein, is a major blood vessel that is responsible for draining the blood from the spleen. It plays a crucial role in the circulatory system.

Senses:

Sense 1 - Anatomical:

In anatomy, vena lienalis refers specifically to the splenic vein, which is responsible for carrying deoxygenated blood from the spleen to the portal vein. It is an important vessel in the body's vascular system.

Example sentence: The vena lienalis receives blood from the spleen and plays a vital role in the overall circulatory function.

Sense 2 - Medical:

Medically, vena lienalis can be referred to as the splenic vein or the main drainage vessel of the spleen. It is often studied and considered during diagnostic procedures and surgical interventions.

Example sentence: The surgeon carefully dissected the vena lienalis to gain access to the underlying structures during the procedure.

Sense 3 - Zoology:

In zoology, vena lienalis can also refer to a specific vein found in certain animals, such as invertebrates, that serves a similar function to that of the splenic vein in humans.

Example sentence: The vena lienalis in these invertebrates aids in the removal of waste products from their circulatory systems.

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