About The Word Portacaval shunt

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Portacaval shunt

Portacaval shunt Meaning & Definition
Portacaval shunt Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Portacaval shunt?

[n] 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

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