portacaval shunt


Definition: Meaning of, portacaval shunt in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ʃʌnt /

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  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
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