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portal hypertension meaning and definition
Definition and meaning of portal hypertension at MeaningMonkey.org. portal hypertension meaning and definition in the English Dictionary.PORTAL HYPERTENSION noun
Definition of portal hypertension (noun)
- 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
Source: Princeton University Wordnet