Anatomy

Splenic Vein

Vein formed by the union (at the hilus of the spleen) of several small veins from the stomach, pancreas, spleen and mesentery.

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Abstract

Vein formed by the union (at the hilus of the spleen) of several small veins from the stomach, pancreas, spleen and mesentery.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Splenic Veins
  • Vein, Splenic
  • Veins, Splenic

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Aspects Covered

23 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings abnormalities, anatomy & histology, chemistry, cytology, diagnostic imaging, drug effects, embryology, enzymology, growth & development, immunology, injuries, innervation, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, pathology, physiology, physiopathology, radiation effects, surgery, transplantation, ultrastructure, virology.

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  1. A07w.015w.908w.670w.730w

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WI 720

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Splenic Vein. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D013162. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D013162
  2. Splenic Vein. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Splenic_vein
  3. Splenic Vein. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3091615