portal circulation

nounPhysiology.

Origin of portal circulation

First recorded in 1870–75

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By mechanical causes which interfere with the portal circulation.
A System of Practical Medicine By American Authors, Vol. II | Various
Disturbances of the portal circulation should be first named.
A System of Practical Medicine By American Authors, Vol. II | Various
The portal circulation is thus not an independent system, but forms a kind of loop on the systemic circulation.
A Practical Physiology | Albert F. Blaisdell
This hemorrhage is the result of venous congestion caused by some obstruction to the portal circulation.
A System of Practical Medicine By American Authors, Vol. II | Various
The obstruction to the portal circulation results also in an enlargement of the spleen.
A System of Practical Medicine By American Authors, Vol. II | Various

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