splenic vein
Noun: - A major vein of the abdominal circulatory system: The splenic vein is a blood vessel that drains deoxygenated blood and other fluids from the spleen. - A component of the portal venous system: It is formed by the convergence of several smaller veins from the spleen and travels behind the pancreas. It typically joins the superior mesenteric vein to form the portal vein, which carries blood to the liver.
The term "splenic vein" is used specifically in medical, anatomical, and biological contexts to describe this particular anatomical structure. - The surgeon carefully dissected around the splenic vein to avoid causing a hemorrhage. - Blockage of the splenic vein can lead to a condition called splenic vein thrombosis. - On the CT scan, the radiologist noted the normal course of the splenic vein.
- "Splenic vein thrombosis": A medical condition where a blood clot forms within the splenic vein.
- The patient's abdominal pain was diagnosed as being caused by splenic vein thrombosis.
- Lienal vein: An older, synonymous term for the splenic vein, derived from the Latin word for spleen, .
- In some historical anatomy texts, the splenic vein is referred to as the lienal vein.
- Portal vein formation: The splenic vein is a direct contributor to the formation of the portal vein.
- Splenic artery: The artery that supplies oxygenated blood to the spleen, which runs in close relation to the splenic vein.
- Lienal vein (anatomical synonym)
- Portal vein: The larger vein formed by the union of the splenic vein and the superior mesenteric vein.
- The splenic vein and superior mesenteric vein converge to form the portal vein.
- Superior mesenteric vein: The other major vein that unites with the splenic vein.
- Hepatic portal system: The larger circulatory system to which the splenic vein belongs.
- a vein formed by several small veins on the surface of the spleen; joins the superior mesenteric to form the portal vein