portal hypertension
Increased blood pressure in the hepatic portal systemIncreased blood pressure in the hepatic portal system (the system of veins comprising the hepatic portal vein and its tributaries).
Meaning
1 senses(countable, uncountable)Increased blood pressure in the hepatic portal system (the system of veins comprising the hepatic portal vein and its tributaries).
increase in blood pressure in the veins of the portal system caused by obstruction in the liver (often associated with alcoholic cirrhosis), causing enlargement of the spleen and collateral veins
Forms
plural: portal hypertensions| Singular | portal hypertension |
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regular
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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