portosystemic anastomosis
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portosystemic shunt — a surgically created shunt that connects the portal and systemic circulations, such as a mesocaval, portacaval, or splenorenal shunt, for treatment of portal hypertension. Called also portosystemic anastomosis … Medical dictionary
portal-systemic anastomosis — portosystemic anastomosis 1. a naturally occurring anastomosis between the portal and systemic venous circulations. 2. see under shunt … Medical dictionary
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