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portacaval shunt

 

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Noun portacaval shunt has 1 sense
  1. portacaval shunt - shunt that is created surgically between the portal vein and the inferior vena cava so that blood from the abdominal organs can bypass the liver
    --1 is a kind of
    shunt

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Portacaval Shunt

Definition: A portacaval shunt is a surgical procedure that creates a connection between the portal vein and the inferior vena cava, redirecting blood flow in the liver. This procedure is performed to treat certain liver diseases.

Sample Sentences:

Noun (Medical): The portacaval shunt was recommended to alleviate the symptoms of portal hypertension.

Verb (Surgery): The surgeon performed a portacaval shunt to bypass the liver and improve blood flow.

Adjective: The patient underwent a successful portacaval shunt surgery to treat their liver condition.

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