NCIt definition : A short thick trunk vein that transports blood containing the absorbed products of
digestion from the intestine directly to the liver.;
Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: A blood vessel that carries blood to the liver from the stomach, small
and large intestines, spleen, pancreas, and gallbladder.; CDISC: A vein lying in the lower part of the abdomen; in general it arises from the
junction of the mesenteric and splenic veins and draining into the liver.;
Codes from synonyms : CDR0000044564; CDR0000045093; 32764006;