pancreatic vein (Meaning)
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pancreatic vein (n)
veins draining the pancreas and emptying into the superior mesenteric and splenic veins
Synonyms & Antonyms of pancreatic vein
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pancreatic vein Sentence Examples
- The pancreatic vein transports blood from the pancreas to the spleen.
- A blockage in the pancreatic vein can cause pancreatic congestion and inflammation.
- Ultrasound imaging can visualize the pancreatic vein and detect any abnormalities.
- The pancreatic vein is usually compressed by the superior mesenteric artery.
- Surgical procedures may require ligation or resection of the pancreatic vein.
- Thrombosis of the pancreatic vein is a rare but serious condition.
- The pancreatic vein receives tributaries from the stomach, duodenum, and spleen.
- The pancreatic vein has a relatively thin wall compared to other veins.
- The pressure in the pancreatic vein is generally lower than in the portal vein.
- The pancreatic vein contributes to the formation of the superior mesenteric vein.
FAQs About the word pancreatic vein
veins draining the pancreas and emptying into the superior mesenteric and splenic veins
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The pancreatic vein transports blood from the pancreas to the spleen.
A blockage in the pancreatic vein can cause pancreatic congestion and inflammation.
Ultrasound imaging can visualize the pancreatic vein and detect any abnormalities.
The pancreatic vein is usually compressed by the superior mesenteric artery.
