portal system

Other forms: portal systems

Definitions of portal system
  1. noun
    system of veins that carry blood from the abdominal organs to the liver
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    type of:
    vascular system
    the vessels and tissue that carry or circulate fluids such as blood or lymph or sap through the body of an animal or plant
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