portosystemic
English
editAlternative forms
editEtymology
editFrom porto- + systemic or porto- + system + -ic.
Pronunciation
edit- Rhymes: -ɛmɪk
Adjective
editportosystemic (not comparable)
- (anatomy) Relating to, or connecting the portal and systemic venous circulation systems.
- portosystemic anastomosis
- portosystemic shunt