portosystemic

English

Alternative forms

• portasystemic

Etymology

From porto- +‎ systemic or porto- +‎ system +‎ -ic.

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -ɛmɪk

Adjective

portosystemic (not comparable)

1. (anatomy) Relating to, or connecting the portal and systemic venous circulation systems.

   portosystemic anastomosis

   portosystemic shunt

Derived terms

• portosystemic anastomosis
• portosystemic encephalopathy
• portosystemic shunt

Related terms

• portocaval (portacaval)