Portacaval Shunt

Definition: Portacaval Shunt

Portacaval Shunt

Noun

1. Shunt that is created surgically between the portal vein and the inferior vena cava so that blood from the abdominal organs can bypass the liver.

Specialty Definition: Portacaval Shunt

Domain	Definition
Medicine	Surgical creation of an anastomosis between the portal and caval veins. Source: European Union. (references)
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Crosswords: Portacaval Shunt

Specialty definitions using "portacaval shunt": Portacaval Shunt, Surgical, Portasystemic Shunt, Surgical. (references)

Frequency of Internet Keywords: Portacaval Shunt

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Modern Translation: Portacaval Shunt

Language		Translations for "portacaval shunt"; alternative meanings/domain in parentheses.
French		anastomose porto-cave radiculaire (postcaval shunt). (various references)

Pig Latin		ortacavalpay untshay
Source: compiled by the editor from various translation references.

Anagrams: Portacaval Shunt

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