Portal Vein

large vein that carries blood from the intestines and stomach to the liver (Anatomy)

Portal vein can refer to:the hepatic portal vein, a large vein that carries blood from the digestive tract to the liver and is formed by the splenic vein and superior mesenteric veina vein that is part of a portal venous system and connects two systems of capillary beds
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Portal vein n. A wide short vein that is formed by the superior mesenteric and splenic veins behind the pancreas, ascends in front of the inferior [more]Portal vein - Community and Resources

Noun
1. a short vein that carries blood into the liver
(synonym) hepatic portal vein, portal, vena portae
(hypernym) vein, vena, venous blood vessel
(part-holonym) portal system

A large vein formed by the union of the splenic and superior mesenteric veins. It conveys venous blood to the liver for detoxification before being returned to the circulation via the hepatic veins.