portosystemic
English
[edit]Alternative forms
[edit]Etymology
[edit]From porto- systemic or porto- system -ic.
Pronunciation
[edit]- Rhymes: -ɛmɪk
Adjective
[edit]portosystemic (not comparable)
- (anatomy) Relating to, or connecting the portal and systemic venous circulation systems.
- portosystemic anastomosis
- portosystemic shunt