vena gastrica (Meaning)
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vena gastrica (n)
one of several veins draining the stomach walls
Synonyms & Antonyms of vena gastrica
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vena gastrica Sentence Examples
- The vena gastrica carries blood from the stomach and esophagus to the liver.
- The left vena gastrica is a branch of the splenic vein.
- The right vena gastrica is a branch of the hepatic portal vein.
- The vena gastrica assists in the absorption and metabolism of nutrients.
- Obstruction of the vena gastrica can lead to portal hypertension and esophageal varices.
- Endoscopic techniques can visualize the vena gastrica for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes.
- The diameter and flow rate of the vena gastrica provide information about portal venous pressure.
- Aneurysms of the vena gastrica are rare but can cause bleeding and complications.
- The vena gastrica is involved in the development of gastric ulcers and erosions.
- Medications that affect the constriction or relaxation of the vena gastrica may impact gastric blood flow and function.
FAQs About the word vena gastrica
one of several veins draining the stomach walls
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The vena gastrica carries blood from the stomach and esophagus to the liver.
The left vena gastrica is a branch of the splenic vein.
The right vena gastrica is a branch of the hepatic portal vein.
The vena gastrica assists in the absorption and metabolism of nutrients.
