portosystemic

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From porto- +‎ systemic or porto- +‎ system +‎ -ic.

Pronunciation

  • Rhymes: -ɛmɪk

Adjective

portosystemic (not comparable)

  1. (anatomy) Relating to, or connecting the portal and systemic venous circulation systems.
    portosystemic anastomosis
    portosystemic shunt

Derived terms

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