Definition: Meaning of, portal hypertension in English to English dictionary.
Pronunciation:/ ˈpɔːt(ə)l hʌɪpəˈtɛnʃ(ə)n /
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portal hypertension
portal hypertensions
often associated with alcoholic cirrhosis increase in blood pressure in the veins of the portal system caused by obstruction in the liver, causing enlargement of the spleen and collateral veins