venae centrales hepatis
Definition
Noun: * Venae centrales hepatis: The terminal branches of the hepatic veins. They are located at the center of the microscopic functional units of the liver called hepatic lobules. Their primary function is to collect oxygen-depleted blood that has passed through the liver sinusoids (small vascular channels) and begin its transport back toward the heart.
Usage
- This is a highly specialized anatomical term used primarily in medical, biological, and histological contexts.
- It is typically used in technical descriptions of liver anatomy, physiology, or pathology.
Examples
- In anatomical description:
- Blood from the sinusoids drains into the venae centrales hepatis.
- The histological slide clearly shows the venae centrales hepatis at the core of each lobule.
- In a medical context:
- Congestion can be observed in the venae centrales hepatis of the biopsy sample.
Advanced Usage
- The term is often abbreviated in medical notes or discussions as central veins.
- In descriptions of liver cirrhosis or other chronic liver diseases, the integrity and patency of the venae centrales hepatis are frequently assessed.
Variants and Related Words
- Central veins (of the liver): The common English translation and synonym for .
- Hepatic vein: The larger vein into which the ultimately drain.
- Hepatic lobule: The structural unit of the liver containing a central vein.
- Liver sinusoid: The capillary-like blood vessel that empties into the central vein.
Synonyms
- Central veins (of the liver)
- Intralobular veins (of the liver)
Noun
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terminal branches of the hepatic veins that lie in the hepatic lobules and receive blood from the liver sinusoids
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